It was against the Hessians at Trenton. He secretly planned the attack and led a
column of American troops across the Delaware River on December 26, 1776 In
cold weather. Apart from cold weather,
the river was filled with ice, making it difficult to cross but they managed to
get across and land on Trenton. Upon reaching Trenton in New Jersey,
Washington then launched a surprise attack on the Hessians. This resulted to the defeat of the Hessians
and the death of their commander Johann Rall.
They then made it back to Pennsylvania carrying prisoners and supply taken from the
engagement.
