Trenton: The Night Washington Crossed the Delaware | 5-Minute Videos | PragerU

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April 27, 2026 · 6 min

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The episode recounts the desperate and inspiring tale of George Washington's attack on the British army on Christmas night in 1776.

In the winter of 1776, it looked like the battle for independence was doomed. The British army had chased Washington out of New York. To salvage victory from defeat, the American general had one last play to make. He would attack his enemy on Christmas night. The password was “victory or death.” Historian Mark Maloy tells the desperate and inspiring tale. Want to learn more? Watch ➡️ Road to Liberty: Battle of Trenton: https://l.prageru.com/4eHLObV Watch ➡️ Delaware River Snow Globe: ⁠⁠⁠ https://l.prageru.com/3OAPaTz 🚚 The Freedom Truck is rolling into town with an immersive, hands-on journey through American history! 🇺🇸 Step inside, celebrate 250 years, and experience our founding like never before. ✨Check it out here 👉 https://l.prageru.com/4eCo09m ▶️ Watch more episodes of 5-Minute Videos at: ⁠https://l.prageru.com/4lCX76A ⭐ Did you enjoy this episode? Follow the show, leave a rating, and share it with someone who needs to hear this conversation! 👉 What else is PragerU unpacking? From timeless wisdom with Dennis Prager to unfiltered Real Talk with Marissa Streit — discover your next favorite at PragerU.com/podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠https://l.prageru.com/40ZbPLH⁠⁠⁠ Follow PragerU…

People in this episode

Guest: Mark Maloy

Topics covered

American history
independence
military strategy
Christmas
historical events

Keywords

Washington
Delaware
Christmas night
Battle of Trenton
American independence

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Organizations: PragerU

Places: Delaware River, New York, America