This year, the U.S. Army Infantry Branch celebrates 250 years since its creation by the 2nd Continental Congress. Several ...

Washington then decided after capturing 900 Hessian soldiers he needed to find a place for the prisoners so he crossed the river a third time: putting the Hessians in Newtown. The website states ...

Here, outnumbered Continental troops defeated the Hessians. Here, revolutionary soldiers (artillery members) held advantageous high ground near Five Points, a position that enhanced victory.