BATTLE OF TRENTON

PLACE

• Trenton, New Jersey
• Delaware River, Dec. 25, 1776

WHO FOUGHT

• The Americans fought against the Hessians and British troops
• The Hessians were german soilders paid to fight with Britain

MAJOR GENERALS

The battle took place in the afternoon and set off for the Delaware where they embarked in a flotilla of the characteristic Delaware river boats.

WINNERS

There were 2,400 American troops who had 18 guns. The main American force under Washington entered Trenton from the North-West. The remainder went North East, cutting of hessians retreat.

Casualties: The Americans suffered 4 wounded casualties. Two American soldiers froze to death. The Hessians suffered 20 killed and around 100 wounded. 1,000 were captured.

General Howe thought the war was already a victory. The important thing was that they made it home with boosted spirits, knowing that independence was not impossible when people worked together as one.

CITATIONS

• http://www.revolutionary-war.net/battle-of-trenton.html
• http://www.nj.gov/hangout_nj/assignment_history_bt.html
• http://www.britishbattles.com/battle-trenton.htm