American cause gained credibility from "summary" of Washington's Crossing by David Hackett Fischer
The American cause gained credibility when General George Washington led his army across the Delaware River on Christmas night in 1776. At this critical moment in the Revolutionary War, Washington and his troops faced numerous challenges. Their morale was low, their supplies were dwindling, and many of their enlistments were set to expire at the end of the year. The American colonies were on the brink of collapse, and the British forces seemed unstoppable. Despite these dire circumstances, Washington devised a daring plan to launch a surprise attack on the Hessian forces stationed in Trenton, New Jersey. Crossing the ice-choked river in the dead of night, Washington and his men faced freezing temperatures and treacherous conditions. However, their determination and courage propelled them forward. The successful crossing and subsequent victory at the Battle of Trenton boosted the morale of the American troops and inspired confidence in the revolutionary cause. The boldness and tenacity displayed by Washington an...
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