Cadwalader was in command of a second column of approximately 2,000 men, assigned to cross the Delaware River below Trenton at Burlington and approach the city from the south, while George Washington's column crossed to the north to attack the city from that direction.
Cadwalader was in command of a second column of approximately 2,000 men. Approximately 2,000 men were assigned to cross the Delaware River below Trenton at Burlington and approach the city from the south. George Washington's column crossed to the north. This was to attack the city from that direction.