His victories had done nothing less that save the Revolution" (Lender, 30). .
In January of 1777, Washington stayed in Morristown for the winter. Tactically, the Morristown position was equally advantageous. A blockade and entrenchment's fortified an advance post for other supporting divisions. In addition, Morristown was behind the Appalachian Mountains that had steep slopes and deep ravines for excellent defensive positions for the front and flanks (Bill, 46). .
Another reason why the Revolution ended successfully in New Jersey because of Washington's war tactics. During the winter, armies usually camp for the winter and do not fight at all. However, Washington broke the war rules at certain battles. For example, in the winter Washington went to Trenton during a horrid winter and took lots of prisoners. The British were not expecting an attack in the winter and Trenton was a huge win for the Americans. Another war tactic was called Guerrilla warfare. For example, soldiers would hide behind trees or brush and shoot at the British. After they would shoot they would run or hide in another spot. The British were not used to this type of combat. The British army was used to fighting in lines and going face to face with the enemy. .
The patriots also had the upper hand because the British were a classical European Army. The British always carried lots of baggage with them. The British had chariots, horses, and other baggage. For the British, it was hard to get over rough terrain like the Appalachian Mountains and Kittany Mountains. Also, the British could not stray away far from supply lines. The British always needed to stop and get ammunition, food, and clothing. In contrast, the Americans carried everything with them and could stray far from supply lines without suffering. .
The Americans were suffering from hard fought battles in New Jersey in 1777. The Americans were running out of supplies and were in desperate need of help.
