Valley Forge soldiers endured cold, snow, lack of food, lack of shoes and uniforms while nearby Philadelphia had good housing, firewood for heat, plenty of boots and uniforms, lots of food, and women to have parties with.
From 1777-1778
They were at Valley Forge because Pennsylvania was just captured so Valley Forge was a place to recuperate. It also had great strategical position.
American troops went to valley Forge in 1698
George Washington arrived in Valley Forge with the continental army on December 19, 1777.
to camp there overnight.
not too well...
In early November 1777. In Valley Forge, Martha was able to take care of Georges men
They went to Vally Forge to become a stronger army. They did just that since they had to live without a good supply of food and shelter. Plus, many died. About 11,000 soldiers were there and 2,000 were killed.
They wanted to get to get New York and Philadelphia back from the British and so they went to Valley Forge to almost "strike"
Yes, for about a year and a half. He graduated from Valley Forge Military Academy in May, 2002.
I believe in 1767
cuz he had to stay there for the long cold winter