On this day in military history - 25 December

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1776 - Patriot General George Washington crosses the Delaware River with 5,400 troops during the American Revolution. Washington hoped to surprise a Hessian force celebrating Christmas at their winter quarters in Trenton, New Jersey.

1861 - Stonewall Jackson spends Christmas with his wife; their last together.

1862 - John Hunt Morgan and his raiders clash with Union forces near Bear Wallow, Kentucky.

1912 - Italy lands troops in Albania to protect its interests during a revolt there.

1914 - German and British troops on the Western Front declare an unofficial truce to celebrate Christmas during World War I.

1925 - U.S. troops in Nicaragua disarm insurgents in support of the Diaz regime.

1939 - Finnish troops enter Soviet territory.

1941 - Free French troops occupy the French Islands of St. Pierre and Miquelon off the Canadian coast.