This painting depicts General George Washington leading his troops across the Delaware River to launch a surprise attack against the German mercenaries, called Hessians, who were not expecting an attack due to the fact that they were celebrating Christmas. The fighting that ensued, called the Battle of Trenton, led to a major win for the American colonists.
It could be because the area was of water that both sides
needed to supply their troops. Another
reason was when the Allies launched Operation Torch, it would enable them to
get hold of the Mediterranean so their ships could have a place to dock. It also would persuade the French to help the
Allies.
