During the early days of the American Revolutionary War, George Washington led a surprise attack on Hessian (German) troops by crossing the Delaware River on Christmas Day. His forces won especially since the Hessian soldiers had dropped their guard celebrating the holiday.
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I learn so many facts from you.
Not nice.
Very smart!
On Christmas day...that's sad...
That is kinda lame:(
Well that wasn't very sportive of him
Sort of the opposite of WWI's "christmas peace" story, isn't it?
Meaning....there was drinking involved.
Nice.
Smart, but not very festive
As I understand it, Washington was desperate for a victory to prove to the French he could win a battle, so he risked much to catch the Hessians by surprise.
Well, that's a sneaky tactic that obviously proved successful. lol
Smart dude.
smart tactics
Did you ever hear the song, "George Washington's Bridge" by Joey the Clown?
I wonder if he really rode such a fantastic white hrse or is this an illusion.
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Filip
That's a handsome painting.
Well, sometimes, ya just gotta be a little sneaky...:)
Well, that was very clever of him, wasn't it?
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