On the night of January 3, 1777 Washington executed another brilliant plan. He had ordered a few men to keep the campfires burning and to make noises so that it would appear as if the Americans were resting still in Trenton. However, at this time the rest of the army is moving behind the British forces by heading toward Princeton. From here they would attack the British forces from the rear. Washington marched silently to Princeton. They were whispering orders and took back roads in order to have a surprise attack. Then on January 3, 1777 Washington approached and destroyed General Charles Cornwallis rear guard. Washington then leads them towards the British and positions them about 30 yards from the British lines when he orders his me to fire. Both sides fire at each other. Washington ordered his men to charge and the British troops retreated. When the battle ended, over 40 British men were either killed or wounded at Princeton and over 300 were taken prisoners. Washington, who had about 45 killed and wounded at Princeton. Washington had now driven the British from most of New Jersey, in what we now as The Ten Crucial Days from December 25th to January 3rd. On the 4th, Washington decided his men had now had enough. He moved his men north where they arrived in Pluckemin. The Watchung Mountains, to the east, protected them. With the Morristown units behind him now, Washington was finally safe. He then led his army to the winter quarters at Morristown. Now that the fighting was over and the Americans had a few victories under their belts they felt that they had a chance to win the war. Everyones confidence was improved, and the people felt that they could face any enemy. The battles at Trenton and Princeton also raised support for the government and army again. Another benefit was that, due to Americas war effort, the French government sent many supplies the states. Aside from the physical benefits, such as supplies, what these battles did for the American people could not have been bought or purchased. Only with hard work and determination were American people able to say that they were proud and confident. Without this remarkable turnaround the American army might never survived. With these victories the American army was able to hold together and fight for they freedom they deserved.-M 网站原创范文除特殊说明外一切图文作品权归所有；未经官方授权谢绝任何用途转载或刊发于媒体。，、更多范文欢迎访问我们主页 当然有需求可以和我们 联系交流。 |
