Battle of trenton? what were the obstacles?

Question

what were 3 obstacles that washington had to overcome during the battle of trenton?

Answer 1

1. The Blizzard

2. The River

3. The Hessians

Answer 2

The weather was an enormous factor--parts of the Delaware froze, and two of the offensive groups could not cross, forcing a change of tactics.

Morale was low since the Colonial Army had lost every major battle after the Siege of Boston (and Concord/Battle Road) until then.

The Hessians had been forwarned.

(British) General Gates had a group ready to reinforce the Hessians at Princetown and Morristown.

In Washington's own words: