Trenton victory bolstered Patriot confidence from "summary" of Washington's Crossing by David Hackett Fischer
The victory at Trenton was a turning point in the Revolutionary War, a moment when the tide seemed to shift in favor of the Patriots. Before Trenton, the American cause had been faltering, with defeat following defeat, and the morale of the troops sinking lower every day. But the surprise attack on Christmas night changed everything. It was a daring move, a desperate gamble that paid off in ways no one could have predicted. The capture of the Hessian garrison at Trenton was a stunning achievement, a feat that seemed to defy all odds. The Patriots had faced a formidable enemy, a well-trained and well-equipped force that seemed invincible. Yet, in the end, it was Washington's army that emerged victorious, its soldiers filled with a new sense of purpose and determination. The impact of the victory went far beyond the battlefield. It was a psychological triumph as much as a military one, a moment that lifted the spirits of a...
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