General Washington decided to play offense and crossed the Delaware River under the cover of darkened on Christmas night. During the ambush of …show more content…
Washington showed courage by attacking across the Delaware into Trenton. He was able to maintain the public morale of the continental army, which is vital to any army campaign. If the people don’t support the troops then, the war is already lost. Washington displayed personal courage when he rode in on horseback at a critical point during the ambush and rallied the troops. George Washington took a gamble when he attacked the British during the harsh winter conditions with a less than sub-par army. The victory was a strategic victory Washington use the element of surprise and key reconnaissance to his