TheBattleOfPrinceton

General Knox and his troops prepare for another battle for their country, America. Despite exhaustion, they gather and motivate each other. They face the Hessians, suffer few losses, and eventually push them back. They then march to Princeton, surprising the enemy troops and winning the battle. Many casualties on both sides, but their sacrifice is honored. American troops collect British supplies. They receive intel that the British are advancing from Trenton. Knox remains calm and plans their next move. After resting in Princeton, they learn the advancing British party was killed and prisoners were taken. They prepare for the next battle, energized and ready. Knox sends a letter to his love, Lucy Knox, before continuing their journey. It was a cold afternoon, as Knox and his troops arrived on the field. They expected another fight on top of the many that they had already fought. The men were exhausted, bruised, and hungry, yet all knew that all this was to be done for their country, America. A soldier approached Henry Knox, bringing intel from one of their scouts. General Knox, we've just received word that the enemy is on their way, twelve miles far from you, and they have a considerable amount of troops. Knox held his mouth. Twelve miles far? Considerable troops? His men were already worn and weary, but this wasn't a fight that they could back out of. Instead, they gathered everyone, gave them a talk before they went. My men, my troops, steel yourselves and think righteously. We may be tired, we may have fought for days and nights on end, but know what you lose if we give up now. Your family, your future, your dignity. Be steadfast in your will. Give it your all, or die trying. Roars and cheers erupted all around them, before they rearranged themselves accordingly. As the enemy was on their way, they made sure they wouldn't flank their rear. As preparations were set, the Hessians came. On the other side of the town, they rushed in, while the troops set up forty pieces of artillery at the front. Hold the line, Knox yelled, before beginning to fire off shots. The Hessians had suffered great losses, while Knox suffered next to none, and they retreated. This became a back and forth battle, coming back, retreating, until night, when they finally pushed them back for good. Sir, we've just received word that they've arrived at Princeton. Is that so? Knox sighed it under his breath, before giving the next instructions as his troops began to collect the enemy ammunition. Men, we march to Princeton. We will not surprise them like at Trenton. No, we will march with order, and once we encounter them, we will win. Another cry broke out from everyone, before they lined up and began to march. Slightly after day broke, they arrived at Princeton. Seeing the enemy troops, shock and awe rippled across their faces. They couldn't believe that this large column of troops were the same ones held near Trenton, fighting the Hessians. They took their strength for granted. There wasn't any time left for them to contemplate who they were going up against, as the battle kicked off in full force. Artillery set up, shots rang out, bayonets found their way into the body of the enemy, and most of all, Knox fought alongside his men, and kept their morale at an all-time high. Over 500 troops were slowly being reduced, 60 killed at the same time as they tried to escape the battle, while other British troops were taken prisoner. Some 400 of them who had been part of the battle were wounded. As fast as it started, the Battle of Princeton ended, unfortunately having lost great officers in the process. Brigadier General Mercer, Captain Neal of Artillery, and Captain Leslie, all were buried with honor and pride, and not a tear was shed. They all died protecting what they loved most, and now, their sacrifice would not end in vain. The American troops collected the cannons, artillery, and ammunition of the British for themselves. Yet once more, Intel came in, this time in a sweat-drenched hurry. Soldier, what has gotten into- Those damn British are advancing from Trenton! We're outwitted by those fucks! Knox placed his hand on the soldier's shoulder. Calm down, and we'll see that we get out of this safely. You just helped clean up the stray ammunition, soldier. The soldier paused and nodded, with an unsure look on his face. Knox knew after these two battles, he couldn't ask any more of his troops. They had marched for two days in total, with no food nor drink to keep them sustained. Although he was proud, he was unsure what to do. He took refuge in Princeton with his troops for a while, and was told that the advancing British party was killed, and 200 prisoners were taken. A smile began to break out on his face, as he knew things went in their favor, even if it was just this once. Chatter filled the town, as they knew they would be into another battle again, but at the very least they would be energized and ready. Food in their stomachs, and a hard head, ready to defy British rule. Before they left for their next destination, 17 miles out, he decided to have a scout send back a letter for his love, Lucy Knox. Then after, they began to trek again. Knox thanked God he was able to see another day, and hoped that the British troops on Rhode Island would be dead soon enough.