In the battle of Trenton, the American Continental Army was led by General George Washington and his army had nearly 2,400 troopers commanded by Major Generals John Sullivan and Nathanael Greene; also in this time period known as a great advisor to Washington. The Hessian Army was led by commissioned military officer Johann Rall. Three regiments of hessian troops were stationed at Trenton with a complete of around 1,400 troops. An obscure, small British unit known as sixteenth Dragoons was conjointly there at Trenton.
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After the battle, Washington and his troops degraded back to Pennsylvania by crossing Delaware, taking back prisoners and captured equipment and supplies. This battle, despite its inherently small scale, did wonders to blatantly sheer confidence level of Continental Army. They believed that they may defeat the European army, even when Hessians instilled concern in them throughout the battle of island. It led to enhanced time periods into the military to help the overall fight.
British General Howe was stunned by the convenience with that Americans won against hessian troops. With the enhanced confidence of the Americans, the colonial effort was enthused and also the morale advantage of British army was neutralized. In a letter to the Continental Congree Washinaton