Patriots gained momentum from "summary" of Washington's Crossing by David Hackett Fischer
Throughout the course of the Revolutionary War, there were moments when the tide seemed to turn in favor of the Patriots. These moments were marked by a significant shift in momentum, where the Patriots gained ground and began to make progress against the British forces. One such moment occurred during the winter of 1776, when General George Washington and his troops crossed the Delaware River in a daring surprise attack on the Hessian mercenaries stationed in Trenton. The success of this maneuver was crucial in boosting the morale of the Patriot troops and bolstering their confidence in their cause. It also had a demoralizing effect on the British forces, who had become complacent in their occupation of New Jersey. The Patriots capitalized on this momentum by following up their victory at Trenton with another successful attack on the British at Princeton. These victories not only boosted the Patriots' morale but also served to rally support for their cause among the American populace. The victories at Trenton and Princeton demonstrated to the American people that the Patriots were capable of s...
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