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41. On Christmas in 1776, Washington took a gamble and crossed the Delaware River with his men. They marched several miles through sleet and snow and surprised the Hessians, of which thirty were killed and over nine hundred were taken as prisoners. This was a much-needed victory. What was the name of this battle?
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