Strategy And War Washington s And The Continental Army...

LT Christopher Gannon Professor E. Tencza Strategy War 15 June 2015 Given the overwhelming British victories in New York and New Jersey in 1776, how was General Washington able to avoid catastrophic defeat and eventually win the war? Introduction The overwhelming British victories in New York and New Jersey in 1776 were significant defeats for the Continental Army and the American Cause and should have all but ended the war. However, behind General Washington’s resolve and strategic planning a victory near the end of 1776 changed the state of the war eventually leading to American independence. Three key points played a significant factor in Washington’s and the Continental Army success: (1) Washington’s ability to orchestrate a retreat without British knowledge, (2) As morale was plummeting organizing an attack on Trenton surprising the British, ending their offensive strategy, and (3) Taking the fight to the British to firmly establish American presence in New Jersey. 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