Summary of Washington's Crossing

Washington's Crossing is a Pulitzer Prize-winning book by David Hackett Fischer about George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River and the battles of Trenton and Princeton during the American Revolutionary War. The book explains the events leading up to the crossing of the river, the crossing itself, and the aftermath of the battle. It analyzes Washington's decisions and strategies during the entire campaign, from the retreat from New York in 1776 to the victory at Yorktown in 1781. It also discusses the contributions of the Continental Army and its allies.