Three armies in America -- A cataract of disaster -- The pivot point -- The crossing -- Risking it all -- The boldest stroke.
Summary
Six months after the Declaration of Independence, America was nearly defeated. Then on Christmas night, George Washington led his men across the Delaware River to destroy the Hessians at Trenton. A week later Americans held off a counterattack, and in a brilliant tactical move, Washington crept behind the British army to win another victory. The momentum had reversed.