Battle of Princeton

Princeton · Warfare / American War of Independence

General John Cadwalader fights for the American victory over the British

Princeton · Warfare / American War of Independence

Washington reforms his army, and then splits it into two parts-the smaller left wing under General Nathaniel Greene and the larger right wing under General John Sullivan

Princeton · Warfare / American War of Independence

A number of British troops left behind in Princeton surrender to Captain Alexander Hamilton

Princeton · Warfare / American War of Independence

Colonel John Haslet of Delaware replaces General Mercer and was killed by a shot to the head

Princeton · Warfare / American War of Independence

General Mercer is wounded but refuses to surrender, he dies nine days later

Princeton · Warfare / American War of Independence

Washington reforms his army, and then splits it into two parts-the smaller left wing under General Nathaniel Greene and the larger right wing under General John Sullivan

Princeton · Warfare / American War of Independence

This record states: After the battle, Cornwallis abandons many of his posts in New Jersey, and orders his army to retreat to New Brunswick.

Princeton · Warfare / American War of Independence

This record states: Defeats the British, New Jersey.

Princeton · Warfare / American War of Independence

This record states: The Battle at Princeton cost the British some 276 men killed, wounded or captured and greatly boosted the morale of the Continental troops, leading 8,000 new recruits to join the Continental Army.

Princeton · Warfare / American War of Independence

This record states: Washington reforms his army, and then splits it into two parts-the smaller left wing under General Nathaniel Greene and the larger right wing under General John Sullivan.