American Revolution: Ten Crucial Days to Save America - Battles of Trenton & Princeton 1776-7

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The Ten Crucial Days: By Christmas 1776 the Continental Army is on the verge of defeat. Congress has fled the capital, and to many it looks as though the Revolution is about to meet its end. The British Army has gone into Winter quarters across New Jersey, as it attempts to shore up local support for the Crown. But for Washington, this has opened an opportunity too good to miss for the Cause and his small army. To turn the tide, he is rolling the dice perhaps one last time...
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History Rebels: welcome to our series on the American Revolution. Join us as we explore the key battles, strategies, and politics that led to the birth of a nation!
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Credits:
With huge thanks to Mark Maritato for use of his Artwork. You can find out more and see his full collection on both the Civil War and Revolutionary War at: www.maritato.com/index.html
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:55 Battle Prelude
08:51 Battle of Trenton
16:07 Battle of the Assunpink Creek
18:31 Battle of Princeton
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Notable Sources:
Ten Crucial Days, William Kidder
1776, David McCullough
George Washington’s War, Bruce Chadwick
The Glorious Cause: The American Revolution, 1763-1789, Robert Middlekauff
The War for American Independence, 1775-1783, Jeremy Black
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