American forces suffered minimal casualties, while capturing over 900 Hessians.
John Honeyman's reconnaissance mission was vital to the success of the victors in this battle, in which the losing commander had denied to his superior the need for building a redoubt. The attackers' southern column was led by John Sullivan, while Nathanael Green advanced from the north, and a third division that was to attack from the west never made it to the battle. American forces suffered minimal casualties, while capturing over 900 Hessians. For ten points, name this December 26, 1776 American Revolution battle in which George Washington coordinated a surprise attack by crossing the Delaware.
John Honeyman's reconnaissance mission was vital to the success of the victors in this battle, in which the losing commander had denied to his superior the need for building a redoubt.
Battle of {Trenton}