The Battle of Trenton-
Marjorie H.
The Battle of Trenton took place in Trenton, New Jersey, on December 26, 1776.
The Battle of Trenton took place in Trenton, New Jersey, on December 26, 1776.
Leaders of the American Colonies and British Forces:
Leaders of the American Colonies and British Forces:
General George Washington
General George Washington
Leader of American Colonies
Johann Rall
Johann Rall
Leader of British Forces
American Stats:
American Stats:
Strength of Force: 2400
Strength of Force: 2400
Killed: 2
Killed: 2
Captured: 0
Captured: 0
Wounded: 5
Wounded: 5
Outcome: Winners
Outcome: Winners
British Stats:
British Stats:
Strength of Force:1520
Strength of Force:1520
Killed: 22
Killed: 22
Captured: 906
Captured: 906
Wounded: 86
Wounded: 86
Outcome: Losers
Outcome: Losers
When Fort Lee was abandoned, George Washington withdrew his army across New Jersey to Pennsylvania.
When Fort Lee was abandoned, George Washington withdrew his army across New Jersey to Pennsylvania.
On a morning in December, American troops surprised a guard. The Germans were captured or dispersed.
On a morning in December, American troops surprised a guard. The Germans were captured or dispersed.
The 2 men that were killed, died in the freezing and icy Delaware River.
The 2 men that were killed, died in the freezing and icy Delaware River.
Traveling on the Delaware River was the only way to get to Trenton without being detected.
Traveling on the Delaware River was the only way to get to Trenton without being detected.
The troops suffered a want of clothing and a sense of defeat. This quickly became an illness.
The troops suffered a want of clothing and a sense of defeat. This quickly became an illness.