Oddly, they didnt kill that many, only 22 but near 900 prisoners. A complete surprise and rout. God bless George Washington, IMHO one of the great men in all of history. How many men walk away from power? For a good read on him
His Excellency George Washington.
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During the Battle of Trenton, which followed Washington's crossing of the Delaware River on Christmas night, Washington's army killed 22 Hessian soldiers. The Americans also captured a significant number of Hessians, with 896 taken prisoner.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
- Killed: 22 Hessian soldiers, including their commander, Colonel Johann Rall.
- Wounded: 83 Hessian soldiers were wounded.
- Captured: 886 to 900 Hessian soldiers were captured.
- American Casualties: The American forces suffered 3 killed and 6 wounded during the battle, according to The History List and Wikipedia.
