Battle of Trenton

The Battle of Trenton took place on December 26, 1776 during the American Revolutionary War after Washington's crossing of the Delaware River. General George Washington led the main Continental Army across the Delaware to surprise and virtually eliminate the Hessian garrison at Trenton, New Jersey. This overwhelming victory helped to preserve the Continental Army and set the stage for the Battle of Princeton the following week.

Further reading

• Fischer, David Hackett. Washington's Crossing (Pivotal Moments in American History). Oxford University Press, 2004. ISBN 0195170342