The Hessians were caught off guard from "summary" of Washington's Crossing by David Hackett Fischer
It was on the night of December 25, 1776, when General George Washington launched a daring attack on the Hessian garrison at Trenton. The Hessians, German mercenaries fighting for the British, were caught completely unawares by Washington's assault. The element of surprise was key to Washington's strategy, and it paid off handsomely. The Hessians had been lulled into a false sense of security, believing that the Continental Army was too weak and demoralized to mount any offensive actions. Their complacency proved to be their undoing, as Washington and his troops crossed the icy Delaware River under cover of darkness and launched a surprise attack on Trenton. The Hessians were ill-prepared for the ferocity and determination of the American forces. They were caught off guard, their defenses easily overcome by the swift and decisive action of Washington's troops. The surprise attack was a resounding success, with the Hessians quickly surrendering to the advancing American forces. The victory at Trenton was a turning point in the Revolutionary War, bolstering the morale of the American troops and demonstrating to the British that Washington's army was a force to be reckoned with. The Hessians, meanwhile, learned a harsh lesson about the dangers of underestimating their enemy. In the end, Washington's daring gamble paid off, leading to a crucial victory that would help to secure American independence. The Hessians may have been caught off guard, but Washington's bold and decisive action ensured that their defeat would be swift and decisive.
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