Importance of Princeton battle

1 - After Princeton and the failed attempt to intercept and destroy the victorious Washington forces, the British Army led by Cornwallis retreated to New Brunswick in order to cover that strategical position and its important stores of supply, compelled to keep a strictly defensive attitude.

2 - The revolution was saved. The victory had not only highlighted

Washington's soldierly ability, but it was gained in a moment when it was essential to restore the drooping spirit of the newborn nation and to demonstrate to the world that the birth was not to be considered a still one.