Success inspired future victories from "summary" of Washington's Crossing by David Hackett Fischer
The idea that success inspired future victories was a central theme in the events surrounding Washington’s Crossing. The American army had faced numerous challenges and setbacks leading up to their famous crossing of the Delaware River on Christmas night in 1776. They had suffered defeat after defeat, with morale at an all-time low. However, their successful surprise attack on the Hessian forces at Trenton proved to be a turning point. The victory at Trenton lifted the spirits of the American soldiers and renewed their confidence in their cause. It showed them that they were capable of defeating the British and their allies, despite the odds stacked against them. This success inspired them to continue fighting, to persevere in the face of adversity, and to believe that they could achiev...
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