Trenton and Princeton 1776–77
Trenton and Princeton 1776–77
Washington crosses the Delaware
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About this book
Pursued by British forces, Washington and his remaining 5,000 men resolved on a risky strike against the British and Hessian positions across the Delaware River. Crossing the river, Washington took the Trenton garrison for the loss of only four men, before outflanking Cornwallis’ 8,000-strong force and marching on Princeton. His military reputation established, Washington’s victory restored American morale and turned the tide of the war.
Contents
- Origins of the campaign
- Chronology
- Opposing commanders
- Opposing armies
- Opposing plans
- Trenton and Princeton, victory or death
- Aftermath
- The battlefields today
- Bibliography
- Index
Paperback; January 2009; 96 pages; ISBN: 9781846033506