Roderick Reilly
2008-12-29 14:44:31
“”"”"”"David Thomson wrote:
Thankfully, however, the Hessian general was so drunk that he ignored the warnings of his spies and allies
I had always been taught that the Hessians were drunk too; however, David Hackett Fischer’s book “Washington’s Crossing” says the story that the Hessians were drunk or hung over is a myth. They were as alert and professional as they always were, but the weather was so horrible that they did not believe the Americans would attempt to attack. The weather conditions and lack of visibility played a key role in Washington’s victory.”"”"”"”
You are correct. Also, your version rightly polishes the reputation of Washington and his troops.
