Introduction with Thesis
The purpose of this paper is to use the four steps of battle analysis to evaluate the Battle of Trenton. This paper will incorporate in depth look of the Battle of Trenton and the significant impact that came from actions taken and decisions made throughout the course of the battle that shaped history, a strategic and tactical overlay of the battle and incorporating an alternate ending with Colonel Rall defeating General Washington therefore maintaining British rule over the colonies.
Battle Analysis Steps
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(History, 2014) The American Revolution was a war that was prompted from the desire for American Colonies to be impendent from British rule. (About Education, 2014) During the American Revolution, on 26 December 1776, the Battle of Trenton took place in Trenton, New Jersey. General George Washington led the Continental Army against the Hessians, German mercenaries hired by the British, led by Colonel Johann Rall. The Battle of Trenton was instrumental in the success of General Washington’s Continental Army. Previously, General Washington lost several battles, losing thousands of men. The British continued to maintain strong hold while …show more content…
Vernon, 2014) The Continental Congress appointed General George Washington as the commander of the Continental Army. He didn’t have a lot of experience prior to taking command but he had the most out of the Continental Congress. They also thought it beneficial to have a New England outsider take charge of New Englanders. Prior to the Battle of Trenton General Washington lost several battles, even throughout the American Revolution he lost more battles than he won. He commanded his Army through centralization. He made the decisions and set up his troops how he wanted them and gave them direction on how to attack. During this battle the tactics that General Washington used was not of any normal tactics. He thought outside the box in order to ensure
The purpose of this paper is to use the four steps of battle analysis to evaluate the Battle of Trenton. This paper will incorporate in depth look of the Battle of Trenton and the significant impact that came from actions taken and decisions made throughout the course of the battle that shaped history, a strategic and tactical overlay of the battle and incorporating an alternate ending with Colonel Rall defeating General Washington therefore maintaining British rule over the colonies.
Battle Analysis Steps
Define the Subject
(History, 2014) The American Revolution was a war that was prompted from the desire for American Colonies to be impendent from British rule. (About Education, 2014) During the American Revolution, on 26 December 1776, the Battle of Trenton took place in Trenton, New Jersey. General George Washington led the Continental Army against the Hessians, German mercenaries hired by the British, led by Colonel Johann Rall. The Battle of Trenton was instrumental in the success of General Washington’s Continental Army. Previously, General Washington lost several battles, losing thousands of men. The British continued to maintain strong hold while …show more content…
Vernon, 2014) The Continental Congress appointed General George Washington as the commander of the Continental Army. He didn’t have a lot of experience prior to taking command but he had the most out of the Continental Congress. They also thought it beneficial to have a New England outsider take charge of New Englanders. Prior to the Battle of Trenton General Washington lost several battles, even throughout the American Revolution he lost more battles than he won. He commanded his Army through centralization. He made the decisions and set up his troops how he wanted them and gave them direction on how to attack. During this battle the tactics that General Washington used was not of any normal tactics. He thought outside the box in order to ensure