Early Modern
Battle of Princeton
Washington's bold maneuver turns the tide in New Jersey
1777 Princeton, New Jersey United States vs Great BritainOutcome: American victory
Following a successful night march around the British position at Trenton, General George Washington attacked a British rearguard at Princeton. The victory provided a critical morale boost to the Continental Army and forced the British to abandon most of their posts in New Jersey.
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