The Battle of Princeton took place on January 3, 1777, during the American Revolutionary War. It was a significant engagement between the forces of the Continental Army, led by General George Washington, and the British Army. After a successful surprise attack on the British garrison at Trenton, Washington aimed to continue his momentum by targeting Princeton. In this battle, Washington's troops outmaneuvered the British forces, ultimately securing a victory that boosted American morale. The win at Princeton, along with the earlier victory at Trenton, helped to revitalize the revolutionary cause and encouraged more enlistments in the Continental Army.