1776:George Washington & his troops cross this river to attack the Hessians
The Hessians, mercenaries allied to the British and who were 
garrisoned in... [DOC] [TLE] American Revolution for Kids: Crossing the Delaware - Ducksters [PAR] On December 25, 1776 George Washington and the Continental Army crossed 
the Delaware River into New Jersey in a surprise attack on the British.