Troops crossed the icy Delaware River from "summary" of Washington's Crossing by David Hackett Fischer
On the night of December 25, 1776, in the midst of a harsh winter, General George Washington made the audacious decision to lead his troops across the icy Delaware River. The weather was bitterly cold, the river was filled with treacherous chunks of ice, and the men were exhausted and demoralized after a series of defeats. But Washington knew that he needed to take bold action if he was to have any chance of turning the tide of the war in favor of the American cause. Despite the formidable obstacles they faced, Washington's men pressed on with determination and courage. They struggled to navigate the treacherous waters of the Delaware, battling against the freezing currents and the biting winds. Many of the men were ill-equipped for such a hazardous journey, lacking proper clothing a...
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