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1776 and the Revolutionary War was Bleak
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for General George Washington and his
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continental army after a series of
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defeats morale was low facing an
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overwhelming British Force Washington
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knew he needed a bold move on that cold
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Christmas night he and his men embarked
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on a daring mission to cross the icy
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Delaware River and launch a surprise
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attack the conditions were brutal snow
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sleep freezing temperatures made the
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crossing treacherous but Washington was
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determined to turn the tide of the war
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and knew this risk was NE necessary as
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the attack was a success the Continental
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Army surprised the troops in Trenton the
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victory boosted morale and turned the
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war in favor of the Patriots a pivotal
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moment in American history and
