Well, it is an artist's rendition after all. First of all, they crossed the Delaware at night, so there shouldn't be any sunshine either. In fact, they crossed in darkness so we shouldn't really see them at all.

Multiple crossings couldn't make it over the river due to the frozen ice and extreme nor'easter conditions. Washington's Immortals, a Maryland Regiment and the Marbleheaders from New England were the day's special ops force and the most skilled at water crossings.

What types of boats were used? Durham Boats.

It took several hours longer than expected.

Once across, the troops had to march 10 miles to Trenton in blizzard conditions. Many had no shoes and walked barefoot in the sleet and snow storm. Some fell dead on the march.

This battle swung the tide of the war and was Washington's first win. They also captured proper clothing, guns, cannons, and ammunition stores.

We talk about the precipice at times around here. The Battle of Trenton was definitely a precipice moment. Had Washington lost, his army would have disbanded and the Revolutionary War would likely have been over.

Washington chose the challenge, or counter-sign, "Victory or Death" for his forces crossing the river.

If anyone has an interest in learning more about Washington's elite forces, I highly recommend, "Washington's Immortals: The Untold Story of an Elite Regiment Who Changed the Course of the Revolution" by Patrick O'Donnell. It's a fantastic book.

Well, it is an artist's rendition after all. First of all, they crossed the Delaware at night, so there shouldn't be any sunshine either. In fact, they crossed in darkness so we shouldn't really see them at all.

Multiple crossings couldn't make it over the river due to the frozen ice and extreme nor'easter conditions. Washington's Immortals, a Maryland Regiment and the Marbleheaders from New England were the day's special ops force and the most skilled at water crossings.

What types of boats were used? Durham Boats.

It took several hours longer than expected.

Once across, the troops had to march 10 miles to Trenton in blizzard conditions. Many had no shoes and walked barefoot in the sleet and snow storm. Some fell dead on the march.

This battle swung the tide of the war and was Washington's first win. They also captured proper clothing, guns, cannons, and ammunition stores.

We talk about the precipice at times around here. The Battle of Trenton was definitely a precipice moment. Had Washington lost, his army would have disbanded and the Revolutionary War would likely have been over.

Washington chose the challenge, or counter-sign, "Victory or Death" for his forces crossing the river.