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The winter of 1777-78 was the low point of America 's struggle for independence. General Washington led his weary and demoralized army to Valley Forge a few miles away where they would camp for the winter and prepare for battle with the return of warm weather. An estimated 2,000 died. Under Washington's inspired leadership, conditions improved: more food, equipment and new recruits reached the camp lifting spirits. He read the troops the Crisis, by Thomas Paine, which also helped to inspire them. Most importantly, the training efforts of Baron von Steuben increased discipline and reinvigorated pride among the troops. What had been a ragtag and undisciplined collection of individuals became a cohesive fighting force. On June 19, 1778 the British abandoned Philadelphia and marched back to New York City. Washington led his Continental Army in pursuit. The subsequent battle at Monmouth, New Jersey ended in a draw. The War for Independence would last another five years, but a major victory of the spirit had been won during the winter at Valley Forge.
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What is a summary of the Valley Forge?
The winter at valley forge was very harsh. It was super cold. Many soldiers died. The soldiers that survived became better soldiers under the commands of some guy ( I dont remember who, though).
What was the Valley Forge battle about?
There was no battle at Valley Forge. Valley Forge was the winter camp of Washington's troops.
Who won at Valley Forge?
There was not a battle at Valley Forge. Valley Forge was where Washington stayed with his men to train them.
Were was valley forge?
Valley Forge was, and is, in southest Pennsylvania.
What battles were fought at valley forge?
There were no battles at Valley Forge
Were did george washington and his troops spend the winter of 1777-1778?
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Where did the patriots forces endure a winter of terrible suffering?
Valley Forge
Where did Washington and army spend a harsh and difficult winter in 1777 -1778?
Valley Forge
Where did the british spend the winter of 1777?
valley forge
What is a summary of the Valley Forge?
The winter at valley forge was very harsh. It was super cold. Many soldiers died. The soldiers that survived became better soldiers under the commands of some guy ( I dont remember who, though).
What was the Valley Forge battle about?
There was no battle at Valley Forge. Valley Forge was the winter camp of Washington's troops.
Who won at Valley Forge?
There was not a battle at Valley Forge. Valley Forge was where Washington stayed with his men to train them.
Where was the winter of valley forge?
In valley forge, you can google it.
Were was valley forge?
Valley Forge was, and is, in southest Pennsylvania.
What state is Valley Forge?
Valley Forge is in the state of Pennsylvania.
What battles were fought at valley forge?
There were no battles at Valley Forge
Why was valley forge called valley forge?
A forge is a place where a blacksmith makes things out of metal. There was a forge that was used as a point of reference to identify that particular valley.
