Fort Washington Fall
Washington's forces faced a crushing defeat at Fort Washington, leading to the capture of 2,800 American troops and a significant blow to morale. As winter approached, the Continental army found itself in dire straits, retreating across New Jersey while the British, confident in their dominance, opted to wait out the season. The presence of Hessian mercenaries in Trenton added to the tension, as Washington grappled with the urgent need to restore faith among his troops and the colonists.In this clip
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