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General George Washington's commitment to cross the Delaware River on Christmas 1776 foreshadowed the many hardships faced as well as the eventual victory of the Continental Army during the American Revolution. At first glance, the decision to transport 2,400 Continental soldiers across an icy river in one night, directly into a severe winter storm of sleet and snow seems irrational.

https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/crossing-of-the-delaware/

https://archive.ph/imfZM

General George Washington's commitment to cross the Delaware River on Christmas 1776 foreshadowed the many hardships faced as well as the eventual victory of the Continental Army during the American Revolution. At first glance, the decision to transport 2,400 Continental soldiers across an icy river in one night, directly into a severe winter storm of sleet and snow seems irrational. https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/crossing-of-the-delaware/ https://archive.ph/imfZM

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[–] • 3 pts

Meh. I mean I haven't walked 10 miles without shoes in a winter storm but I have jogged 10 miles with dozens of blisters on my feet in freezing weather with 20 mile an hour winds.

People are capable of more than they usually think. This story isn't that far fetched.

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NO shoes at ALL in the SNOW? No way. They'd be unable to walk in very short order let alone fight.

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Depends on how much they valued their feet functioning afterwards I'd reckon. I'm not saying it's doable without massive damage but it is doable.

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I'd have to think they'd be on their knees in very short order