Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Washington Crossing
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Crossing Begins |
Dec., 25 – 4:00 PM:
Washington crossed with commanders John Sullivan, Nathanael Greene, John Glover, and Henry Knox along with 2,400 troops, 18 cannons, baggage, and approximately 50 – 75 horses.
Dec., 26 – 4:00 AM:
Washington and his men have crossed the river (several hours later than expected) and proceeded to march towards Trenton.
Dec., 26 – 6:00 AM:
Washington divided his troops for a two-pronged attack.
Dec., 26 – 8:00 AM:
Washington’s party was just outside of Trenton. He pointed to a nearby house, and ordered the men to open fire. The Battle of Trenton was on.
Dec., 26 – 9:30 AM:
The Battle of Trenton was over , with 900 captured Hessians and about 100 Hessians dead.
(War, US Revolutionary) Includes location, directions, 5 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
Crossing Begins |
Dec., 25 – 4:00 PM:
Washington crossed with commanders John Sullivan, Nathanael Greene, John Glover, and Henry Knox along with 2,400 troops, 18 cannons, baggage, and approximately 50 – 75 horses.
Dec., 26 – 4:00 AM:
Washington and his men have crossed the river (several hours later than expected) and proceeded to march towards Trenton.
Dec., 26 – 6:00 AM:
Washington divided his troops for a two-pronged attack.
Dec., 26 – 8:00 AM:
Washington’s party was just outside of Trenton. He pointed to a nearby house, and ordered the men to open fire. The Battle of Trenton was on.
Dec., 26 – 9:30 AM:
The Battle of Trenton was over , with 900 captured Hessians and about 100 Hessians dead.
(War, US Revolutionary) Includes location, directions, 5 photos, GPS coordinates, map.