A Revolutionary Story of Heroism on the Army’s Birthday

Today is the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States Army, and out of the thousands of stories of Army heroism over the years, here’s one story that illustrates the courage, patriotism, determination, originality, and optimism against mighty odds that have always characterized our armed forces.

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George Washington, ever the general who led from the front, sat on horseback at the bridge contested by the Hessians and British against the Americans at Trenton. “Defend the bridge to the last extremity!” shouted the commander-in-chief. “To the last man, Excellency,” was one officer’s reply. The Americans, following their daring and successful Christmas 1776 surprise attack on the Hessians at Trenton, were staking all on a desperate fight. Fortunately, two of the regiments

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