. The troops spotted Hessian positions a mile from Trenton so Washington split his force into two columns rallying his men: "Soldiers keep by your officers for God's sake keep by your officers." the two columns were separated at the Birmingham crossroads with General Nathanael Greene's taking the upper Ferry Road led by Washington and General John Sullivan's advancing on River Road (See map.) the Americans marched in sleet and snowfall many were shoeless with bloodied feet and two died of exposure at sunrise Washington led them in a surprise attack on the Hessians aided by Major General Henry Knox and artillery the Hessians had 22 killed (including Colonel Johann Rall) 83 wounded and 850 captured with supplies.
. ! . .
Health Comfort Equipment Service