American Revolution / The Crossing

Clips from “ The Crossing ” (1999) / Jeff Daniels as George Washington / December 1776,Decimated by superior British forces,suffering from disease,desertion and lack of funds,General George Washington faces the unthinkable --- losing the war.Despite all advice to the contrary,Washington makes a courageous decision that is considered to be one of the boldest in military history.On Christmas night,with the American Revolution hanging in the balance.Washington takes his army across the ice-choked Delaware River.The next morning,he leads a surprise attack against a garrison of battle-hardened Hessian mercenaries.The overwhelming and miraculous victory turns the tide in the war and ultimately leads to the birth of the United States.

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