Episode 3 of 5
Evening assembly at the ferry
- When
- December 25, 1776 (afternoon and evening)
- Where
- Crossing point on the Pennsylvania bank
- Part of
- Crossing of the Delaware
The army arrived at 4 pm on December 25, but most troops reached the crossing point only around 6 pm, after sunset.
Washington's plan required the crossing to begin as soon as darkness was sufficient to conceal movements on the river. His army arrived to begin the crossing at 4 pm on December 25, but most of the troops did not reach the crossing point until about 6 pm, roughly ninety minutes after sunset, delaying the start of the operation.
Sources
- George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-11
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