George Washington famously crossed the Delaware River on the night of December 25-26, 1776, leading a surprise attack against the British and Hessian forces in Trenton, New Jersey. This bold maneuver resulted in a significant victory for the Continental Army, boosting morale and reinvigorating the revolutionary cause. The success at Trenton, and subsequent victories, helped turn the tide in the American Revolutionary War.
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