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Battle of Princeton

Washington's second strike in ten days, January 1777
Battle of Princeton, January 1777
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A week after the surprise at Trenton, Washington slipped around a pursuing British force and struck their rear guard at Princeton on January 3, 1777, personally rallying his men under fire to win the field.

Coming back-to-back, Trenton and Princeton revived a cause that had been collapsing through the winter, restored Patriot morale, and proved Washington could out-maneuver British regulars.

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Date January 3, 1777
Outcome American victory
Significance With Trenton, revived the Patriot cause
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Date January 3, 1777
Location Princeton, New Jersey
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