At which battle were the Hessians defeated by Washington's Army on December 26, 1776?

The Hessians, German mercenaries hired by the British, were defeated at the Battle of Trenton. This battle, small in size, was significant in its impact. It might have very well saved the American Revolution.

By December 1776, the American Cause was in serious peril. The Continental Army had been badly beaten in the Battle of Long Island in August. After repeated defeats, the Army had been chased from New York and New Jersey into Pennsylvania. From the summer months, the Army's size had been reduced by 90%, mostly from desertion as defeat seemed imminent. American morale was low, indeed Washington had written his cousin, "I think that the game is pretty near up."

Enlistments were to expire on December 31, a victory was necessary to keep the Army alive. Taking advantage of the extreme inclement weather and the low regard for the Americans. Washington devised a brilliant plan.

He crossed the Delaware River, back into New Jersey. The Continental Army with 2,400 men attacked the Hessian 1,500 men garrison at Trenton. In the ensuing battle, all four Hessian colonels were killed, 22 Hessians were killed, 83 wounded, and 896 captured. The Americans lost 2 from frostbite during the march to Trenton and five wounded.

This victory encouraged the American soldiers to extend their enlistments and attracted new recruits. The Continental Army survived and the Revolution continued.