Valley Forge

Yes. However, what was used for Galactica was actually stock footage from Silent Running. Seeing as both the film and Galactica are Universal properties, use of the footage wasn't a problem. It was most likely John Dykstra who purloined the footage, as he did the SFX for Galactica and also worked on Silent Running. The Valley Forge model was disassembled after the filming of Silent Running, and is said to have been destroyed. However, a surviving forest Dome from the model was purchased for $11,000 at auction in 2003, and now exists in the Science Fiction Hall of Fame Museum in Seattle, WA.

Valley Forge is located in Pennsylvania. It was the location where George Washington and the Continental Army spent the winter of 1777-1778 during the American War for Independence. Some people also died because of low food supply and illness

The life in Valley Forge was hard. There were cold winters. Washington and his troops endured a winter of terrible suffering, lacking decent food, clothing and shelter. Washington's greatest challenge was keeping the continental army together.

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Forge, General Von Steuben , trained the American troops. The army was suffering from the cold weather and had no shoes so they had to rap clothes around there feet for a substitute at Valley Forge. Life was not easy at Valley Forge, as you can see.

Baron Friedrich von Steuben was put in charge of training the raw troops at Valley Forge. He had introduced himself as a General officer in Prussia and volunteered to work without pay at training the soldiers. Later it was found out that he never made it higher than Captain; but he had done such a good job at training the soldiers and making them into an army that Washington made him a General in spite of his lower ranking.

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Red Coats were the soldiers sent by the British king to control the colonists, who used this term for them because their coats were red. It was the Red Coats that the Americans fought against in the Revolutionary War.

That varied depending on the contingencies of war. Most often they made winter quarters in Moristown, New Jersey. Most famously, in the winter fo 1777-1778 they camped in Valley forge Pannsylvania.

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The name of the valley where George Washington's army spent the long hard winter of 1777-78 is Valley Forge

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He was a Prussian military officer and taught the soldiers of the Continental Army combat skill over the winter.

Baron Friedrich von Steuben traveled to Valley Forge to teach soldiers close order drill in 1778. The idea was that this would build the confidence of the Continental Army.

There wasn't a battle, but the winter camp of Washington and his troops.Many went home to take care of the family farm. There were so many they were called "sunshine patriots". The colonies were 95% farmers. In Valley Forge there is a fable about the men starving, not having shoes, and in the cold. This is not true. Federal park historians have found that they were well fed, clothed, and in warm huts. The officer wives joined their husbands. Washington in his letters to Congress couldn't admit this because he knew they would cut funds. So, he spun a story. The 10,000 man army was supplied each month with a million pounds of flour, a million pounds of meat and fish. Each man was allotted more than 3 pounds of flour, meat, and fish per day. Trenton was a raid on the Germans that Washington did from Valley Forge. They surprised the Hessian troops on Christmas Eve after they had their drinks and were sleeping it off.

George Washington viewed the winter at Valley Forge as a significant test of resilience for the Continental Army. He recognized the harsh conditions, including extreme cold and shortages of supplies, as a challenge that could either strengthen the soldiers' resolve or lead to despair. Washington's leadership during this difficult period emphasized the importance of perseverance and unity, ultimately helping to solidify the army's commitment to the revolutionary cause. Despite the suffering, he believed that enduring such hardships would forge a stronger, more determined force.

George Washington's leadership and character at Valley Forge were crucial in maintaining the morale and resilience of the Continental Army during a harsh winter in 1777-1778. His ability to inspire and unite his troops, despite their suffering from food shortages and harsh conditions, fostered a sense of purpose and determination. Washington's disciplined approach to training and organization helped transform the army into a more effective fighting force, laying the groundwork for future successes in the Revolutionary War. His presence instilled confidence in both soldiers and civilians, solidifying his role as a pivotal figure in the struggle for independence.

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There wasn't a battle, but the winter camp of Washington and his troops.Many went home to take care of the family farm. There were so many they were called "sunshine patriots". The colonies were 95% farmers. In Valley Forge there is a fable about the men starving, not having shoes, and in the cold. This is not true. Federal park historians have found that they were well fed, clothed, and in warm huts. The officer wives joined their husbands. Washington in his letters to Congress couldn't admit this because he knew they would cut funds. So, he spun a story. The 10,000 man army was supplied each month with a million pounds of flour, a million pounds of meat and fish. Each man was allotted more than 3 pounds of flour, meat, and fish per day.

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Valley forge was considered a low point in the American Revolution for a few reasons. First of all General George Washington's Continental army suffered a number of losses the previous summer thus low on munitions and supplies. as well as that, the living conditions were harsh because of the cold winter, some men didn't even have shoes.