After stunning victories on Christmas Day 1776 at Trenton, and another on Jan 2nd at Assunpink Creek, Washington slips away from Cornwallis and strikes north with 5800 men to attack the British garrison at Princeton. But miles from his goal, a British column leaves the college town to reinforce Cornwallis and spots the rebels. Though outnumbered, the aggressive British commander, Lt Col Charles Mawhood, countermarches to the attack and a classic meeting engagement begins. Initially rebuffed, the rebels retreat, but Washington rallys his men and personally leads the counterattack, getting within 40 yards of the enemy to the horror of his staff…
