MUSKETS

THE BATTLE OF TRENTON

. This picture takes place on the Delaware River going toward N.J. (they left on 24th of Dec) for a sneak attack on Christmas. The Americans were led by General Washington, and the Hessians were led by Colonel Rahl. The battle took place on December 25th, 1776. This battle was important because the Americans had not wan a battle in a long time, and they were in danger of losing the army, but, the American victory kept the army together. Click here for a good video on the early battles of the Revolutionary War