BATTLE OF TRENTON 2018 SHORT * REMAKE

Short version (20 minutes of best clips) out of the (2 h) Reenactment of the BATTLE OF TRENTON 2018 filmed by MM. 
The footage from this film will be used in the composite film made of several films from different years of the BATTLE OF TRENTON REENACTMENT: 1018, 2019, 2023 and hopefully from 2024... 

BATTLE OF TRENTON 2018 SHORT * REMAKE 
After crossing the Delaware River in a treacherous storm, General George Washington's army defeated a garrison of Hessian mercenaries at Trenton. The Battle of Trenton was a two-hour engagement that took place on December 26, 1776 In only one hour of fighting, the Continental Army captured nearly nine hundred Hessian officers and soldiers as well as a large supply of muskets, bayonets, swords, and cannons. The victory set the stage for another success at Princeton a week later and boosted the morale of the American troops. 

Special thanx to All the Actors taking part in the Battle of Trenton 2023.Special thanx to MM for filming this Event. 

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Thursday morning, December 26th, 1776, 8 am...

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Text for the subtitles in this film:
* The Hessian infantry is leaving - the Old Barracks - their headquarters in Trenton to fight the approaching Continental Army.  
In 1758, the Old Barracks was constructed to house British troops during the French and Indian War. During the Revolutionary War, the barracks was one of Washington's military hospitals. Today, the building is home to an interpretive museum, galleries, gift shop, and meeting space.
The Battle of the Assunpink Creek, also known as the Second Battle of Trenton, was a battle between American and British troops that took place in and around Trenton, New Jersey, on January 2, 1777, during the American Revolutionary War, and resulted in an American victory.  
Back @ the Old Barracks...

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British soldiers known as Redcoats (or the Regulars) fought in the Battle of Trenton on December 26, 1776, during the American Revolutionary War.
The two regiments of British light dragoons that served in America, the 16th and 17th, wore red coats and leather crested helmets. 
The Hessian infantry wore blue coats and retained the Prussian style grenadier mitre cap with brass front plate.
The soldiers involved in the Battle of Trenton were Hessians - German mercenaries - hired by the British to fight in the American Revolution. They were known for their discipline and ferocity, and were well-paid.
There were  1,400 Hessian soldiers, led by Colonel Johann Rall in The Battle of Trenton.
Casualties: 22 killed, 92 wounded, 918 captured, and 400 escaped.
Commanding officer: Colonel Johann Rall was shot from his horse and fatally wounded.
Hessians suffered 22 killed, 92 wounded, 918 captured, commanding officer - Colonel Johann Rall was shot from his horse and fatally wounded.

The Hessian forces lost 22 killed in action, including their commander Colonel Johann Rall, 83 wounded, and 896 captured. The Americans suffered only two deaths during the march and five wounded from battle, including a near-fatal shoulder wound to future president James Monroe.

Continental Army was made of 2,400 troops commanded by General George Washington.
The Americans attacked just after 8 am. The battle lasted less than 45 minutes of street to street and house to house fighting. The Americans suffered only two deaths during the march and five wounded from battle, including a near-fatal shoulder wound to future president James Monroe.

On Christmas night in 1776, approximately 2,400 Continental soldiers, 50 horses, and 18 cannons crossed the Delaware River led by General George Washington: Soldiers: Around 2,400 soldiers crossed the river. Horses: About 50 horses were used to pull the cannons and other equipment. Cannons: The 18 cannons included 3-pounders, 4-pounders, and some 6-pounders, with the 6-pounders weighing up to 1,750 pounds. Ammunition: The Continental Army also brought enough ammunition for the battle. 
On the American side there were 18 cannons used including 3-pounders, 4-pounders, and some 6-pounders, with the 6-pounders weighing up to 1,750 pounds. 

The crossing was led by General Henry Knox, Washington's chief artillery officer. The crossing took place on December 25, 1776, from McConkey's Ferry to Johnson Ferry. The crossing was successful, allowing Washington to launch a surprise attack on the Hessian garrison in Trenton the following morning. 

Annual event - this year because of "water level too low" - WASHINGTON NO CROSSING 2024 -@ Washington Crossing Park, PA - original place of General Washington crossing Delaware River on Christmas Eve 1776 with his 1,200 troops - on the night before the Battle of Trenton on the morning of December 26th 1776. 
Event reenacted on Sunday, December 8th 2024 - $9 admission fee.