3 JAN 1777 -BATTLE OF PRINCETON #RevolutionaryWar
The American army led by Gen Washington defeated British regulars in a meeting engagement battle outside of Princeton, NJ. It was the second major victory for the Army in ten days, and arguably saved the fight for independence.
The American army led by Gen Washington defeated British regulars in a meeting engagement battle outside of Princeton, NJ. It was the second major victory for the Army in ten days, and arguably saved the fight for independence.
As they advanced on Princeton on the morning of 3 Jan, the Continentals encountered a column of British regulars commanded by LT Col Charles Mawhood marching to reinforce Cornwallis. Almost simultaneously, the opposing forces deployed and the battle was joined. #Armyhistory
The redcoats enjoyed an early advantage, but Washington rallied retreating Continental and militia units, then personally led the counterattack that drove the enemy from the field. The Americans then attacked and defeated the British garrison in the town of Princeton. #USArmy
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