Defend 1776 – Battle Line: The Battle of Princeton January 3, 1777 – Princeton, New Jersey
The Battle of Princeton was a bold and brilliant stroke that turned the tide of the Revolution. Just days after his surprise victory at Trenton, General George Washington executed a daring night march around the British army and struck again on January 3, 1777. At Princeton, American forces clashed with British regulars in fierce fighting across frozen fields. When his troops faltered, Washington rode to the front lines and rallied them with fearless leadership. The victory shattered the myth of British invincibility and reignited American morale after months of defeat. Princeton proved that the cause of liberty still had life—and its defenders would not yield. In the dead of winter, with the odds stacked high, Washington struck with fire and purpose—to defend 1776 and the birth of a new nation.
