 so that they could catch the Hessians unprepared. So when it became clear that this wasn't going to happen, they would be marching in the sunlight, some began advising Washington to abort mission. But Washington knew that there was no turning back. Perhaps the weather being so bad would provide his army with the cover it needed. But regardless, he had to continue. He desperately needed a victory. Indeed, it was victory or death for the American cause, and nothing could change that fact.