 As Washington sensed triumph, the sounds of bullets regained their charm, and he exhorted his men, saying, and I quote, March on, my brave fellows, after me. The Americans had the advantage of surprise, and they never looked back. In less than an hour, it was over. The Hessians suffered 22 deaths, 83 wounded, and up to 800 men captured. Hello, this is Gary Chahot, welcoming you to check out the French History Podcast.