 But most stunning was the fact that the Americans didn't suffer a single death in battle. It was as if the invisible aura that protected Washington at the Monongahela had surrounded his entire army. And to ensure that the patriots maintained the moral high ground, Washington ordered the honorable treatment of his prisoners. Although the battle was relatively small and short-lived, Washington finally had his victory. The cause had a new lease on life, but it still faced an immediate threat.