Because they were killed.
Because they didn't had the supplies such as food and clothing. Also, there were illnesses such as smallpox. About 3,000 people died.
Valley Forge is the place where Washington's army almost froze to death. A lot of the soldiers that had been wounded in previous battles actually did die from the freezing temperatures. At least 2,000 additional soldiers died at Valley Forge from diseases.
No. Valley Forge was a famous winter military camp for Gen. Washington's Army during a harsh winter in the Revolutionary War. Though many did die, they were not killed by gunfire.
Valley Forge, PA was the camp site of the main Colonial army in the winter of 1777. Food was scarce and the army was poorly equipped. By February, 1777, 2500 American soldiers had died from malnutrition, exposure and disease.
Walter Krueger died on August 20, 1967, in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, USA.
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There was no battle at Valley Forge. It was the winter camp for Washington's troops and park service historians have proven that the men did not starve, die, nor freeze to death. Washington "spun" his letters to Congress to keep the funding of the troops up. He was afraid that if Congress knew how well they were doing they would cut back on funds for his troops.
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Louis de La Forge died in 1666.