Bucha, Ukraine - 27 Feb 2022 - 15mm

Good morning everyone: Here is the edited replay video of yesterday’s stream, where we commemorated the 245th anniversary of the Battle of Trenton – the “Christmas Miracle of 1776” during the American Revolution.

In this battle, General Washington and his last 2000 men make a risky night crossing of the Delaware River on Christmas Night, crossing from Pennsylvania into New Jersey. They objective … mount a last-ditch, do-or-die assault against a garrison of 1000-1200 Crown German “Hessians” stationed at the town of Trenton, capital of New Jersey.

In all we’re looking at two river crossings, 20 miles of forced night marches, all made with absolute stealth. Had the Hessians (Fredrician-trained Continetal soldiers with fortified buildings, dry powder, professional officers, supplies, food, etc) gotten even a hint this attack was coming, that would have been the end of Washington’s sick, starving, half-clothed, and demoralized army and probably the American Revolution with it.

As it went down historically, complete surprise was achieved, and the “Miracle of Trenton” was carried off with only a handful of casualties. Meanwhile, the whole Hessian outpost was killed, captured, or wounded (less than 50 managed to escape across the fields to rejoin Cornwallis’ British garrison at Princeton).

In this 20mm miniatures game, we have a 32-square foot table, 170+ figures, and the first two and a half turns already complete (all the approaches and activations, etc).  We jump right right into the first musket volley!

Hope you enjoy the video! Might make a fun listen while hobbying or painting.