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Where did the patriots surprise the british on Christmas night 1776?
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On Christmas night 1776 Washington and his army launched a surprise attack on german troops in which city?
trenton, nj
Where did the Continental Army score a victory on Christmas night 1776?
He crossed the Delaware river on Christmas night 1776.
What was a night rider?
notified colonists of the approach of British troops
Christmas truce 1914?
On Christmas Eve and Christmas day, 1914, British and German forces at various places along the front met informally in no-man's land. In most places it began with each side singing carols and putting Christmas trees over their own positions. A few soldiers from each side ventured out and exchanged Christmas wishes and small presents and soon most of the soldiers on both sides were involved. Apparently in several places the trenches were empty while the opposing armies played football/soccer. Then on the 26th, the war resumed. There are many reports that French troops in some places also took part in the Christmas truce, although the French officially deny it. Even the British and German officers at the time officially denied that any such fraternization took place. Most reports agree the truce started when the Germans erected their traditional Christmas trees on the parapets and began to sing carols. (The British, French and Australian commands did not supply trees to their men.) The British responded with carols of their own. Soon a truce was offered by the Germans (and accepted by the British) to bury the decaying bodies in no-man's land, left from a raid about 3 days previous. The Germans helped the British bury the dead, and some officers exchanged gifts. The Germans mostly had sausages, and cheese, from home. The British donated brandy, chocolate or tinned delicacies from home. Some of the enlisted men traded what they had. . . tins of bully beef, pocket knives, even buttons from their uniforms. Eventually the troops went back to their trenches, although the caroling went on all night long. One German soldier, a famous opera singer, even serenaded the British troops. Many of the Germans had worked in London prior to the war, so they were able to sing in English. (The British even sang God Save the King to the Germans.)In some locations, the truce lasted throughout the following day, until the troops were rotated out. Then the fighting began again, in earnest. The Christmas Truce is a beautiful story of the triumph of human nature over war. A great book about it to read is Silent Night: The Story of the World War I Christmas Truce, by Stanley Weintraub.
Why was Simon Winship with the British troops when they arrived in Lexington?
He was out riding his horse when he was stopped by a british patrol on the same night that Paul Revere had rode out to warn of the coming of the british. Simon was questioned as to whether or not he was out to "warn the minutemen" and he said no, although he was still forced to go on with the british.
How the Americas win the battle of Trenton?
They win because they hired Nathan Hale to spy on the British in Trenton to figure out what the British plan is. Then, Christmas night, they surprise attack them.
Who did George Washington surprise attack on Christmas day?
George Washington decided to lead a sneak attack on the British on Christmas Eve. They crossed the Delaware River at night. The British soldiers, who had been celebrating the holiday, were all drunk or passed out. So when Washington's troops attacked on Christmas Day, the British offered little to no resistance.
1776 on Christmas night the patriots scored a victory over who?
They scored a victory at the Battle of Trenton on December 26, 1776. After famously crossing the Delaware River from Pennsylvania into New Jersey on Christmas night, they marched to Trenton in frigid ice and snow, surprising the Hessian garrison there.
When Washington crossed the Delaware River the patriots scored a victory at?
Christmas night in 1776.
Who did washington surprise at attack when he crossed the delaware river?
on christmas night, 1776
A surprise attack on Christmas night won this battle for Washington and the colonist?
The surprise attack on Christmas night 1776 was the first major victory by the colonial army headed y George Washington. The group of troops from Trenton , NJ surprised the Hessian forces who were groggy after the Christmas celebrations.
How were british troops able to surprise the french quebec?
They climbed a steep hill at night
How were British troops able to surprise French at Quebec?
They climbed a steep hill at night
What part of the plan made George Washington attack on the German mercenaries at Trenton a surprise?
It was on Christmas night.
On Christmas night 1776 Washington and his army launched a surprise attack on german troops in which city?
trenton, nj
On what night did washington crosd the delaware river to surprise the british army at trenton?
Washington crossed the Delaware river on the night of December 25th.
Why did the Americans win the battle of Trenton?
Americans won because they surprised the British. The British had celebrated Christmas the night before the battle which had caused them to be a little groggy/drunk when fighting. Also, they didn't have the time to gather and line up like they had practiced because of the principle of surprise. The Americans had chosen a very smart time to surprise the British. They were rewarded with a victory.
