It was close enough to the British camp to prevent them from raiding Pennsylvania, but also far away enough to prevent surprise attacks. Because of its high elevation and the Schuylkill River to the north, it was easy to defend.
The winter of 1777.
There was no battle at Valley Forge. It was the winter camp of Washington's troops.
It varied from winter to winter. He wintered at Valley Forge. He also wintered in the Hudson Valley. Martha joined him at his winter homes.
Valley forge
He spent the winter at "Valley Forge, PA".
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Valley Forge
There was no battle at Valley Forge. Valley Forge was the winter camp of Washington's troops.
They spent the harsh winter in Valley Forge.
George Washington.