He wasn't an American at the time, but George Washington crossed the Delaware River and attacked a large force consisting of German mercenaries.
General Patton
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George Washington - Attacked British Troops in Trenton on Christmas Day
Christmas Day 1814.
General Douglas MacArthur
Christmas Attack Zone was created on 2010-12-09.
During the American Revolution, George Washington crossed the Deleware River on Christmas. The actual battle, known as the Battle of Trenton, occured on December 26, the day after Christmas.
Benedict Arnold
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American was afraid of a possible nuclear attack
The battle in which the Patriots crossed the Delaware River on Christmas night 1776 and launched a successful surprise attack on Hessian mercenaries was the Battle of Trenton. This daring maneuver by General George Washington's troops resulted in a significant victory, boosting the morale of the Continental Army and reinvigorating the American revolutionary cause. The attack took place on December 26, 1776, and marked a turning point in the war.
Colonel Benedict Arnold and General Richard Montgomery.