[the OlLine Rebel]

But, his summary of the history is actually quite accurate. And Trenton was more than symbolic - it led to Princeton and basically driving the Brits back to NYC. Washington knew how weak his situation and picked his battles, often tricking Brits (as in after Trenton) into thinking he was still around when he actually left. He never shirked from a battle, only too anxious for it, but he wasn’t stupid.

I am skeptical of Cruz. I could swear he did something “unconservative” recently. I really don’t trust anyone in politics to be really “conservative”.

[P-Marlowe]

Trenton was a Hail Mary pass and Washington literally had his back to the wall. If he didn't post a victory before the end of the year, the war was over. Most of the troops' enlistments were due to expire in about two weeks and without a military victory, congress was not going to pony up the money to pay for reenlistments. Congress would have sued for peace and Georhe Washington would have been drawn and quartered on the lawn of the Tower of London with George III presiding. It was a do or die mission.

The victory provided impetus for the war to continue. Although it did little to destroy the British presence, it did much to embolden the Americans in their continued fight. In that respect, it was a highly symbolic victory.