The victory at this battle was greatly aided by John Honeyman, a spy who gave the opposing commander Johann Rall misleading information.  
The victory at this battle was greatly aided by John Honeyman, a spy who gave the opposing commander Johann Rall misleading information.  The defenders surrendered in an orchard shortly after their commander was killed in the center of town, though the organized retreat maneuvers employed by those forces suggest popular accounts of their readiness were inaccurate.  Along with Nathaniel Greene and John Sullivan, George Washington was able to secure victory against three regiments of Hessian mercenaries via a surprise attack after crossing the Delaware. Occurring on December 26th, 1776, for 10 points, identify this Revolutionary War victory for the Continental army that takes its name from the capital city of New Jersey.
The victory at this battle was greatly aided by John Honeyman, a spy who gave the opposing commander Johann Rall misleading information.  
Battle of {Trenton}