Since George Washington crossed the Delaware River in 1776 and bombers didn’t make their appearance until the 20 Century, you might be a little confused by my headline to this post. Never fear. An explanation will follow, but a little background first. Washington Crossing the Delaware is an iconic painting of a crucial event in American history. When Washington and his Continental Army crossed the river on Christmas Day in 1776 and captured the Hessian troops in New Jersey, it marked a turning point in the war. Up until that point the fledging United States had lost all of its battles against Great Britain. The success of the sneak attack set the U.S. on the road to winning the war of Independence. Emanuel Leutze immortalized the event in his 1850 painting. The painting, which can be seen in its full Read more…