Second Battle of Trenton

In this episode we focus on the events of the Second Battle of Trenton,
Analyzing the events leading up to the battle, the strategies employed by both sides, and its significant consequences for the war effort.

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The map used in this video can be found at http://battlefields.org/maps

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