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Valley Forge
Valley Forge, located 25 miles (40 km) northwest of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a famous site from the American Revolutionary War. It is the place where General George Washington quartered his Continental Army during the winter of 1777–1778. Despite being cold, hungry and short of supplies, the troops drilled and practiced and came out of the winter as skilled soldiers, ready to meet the British Army.
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When did Washington and his troops stay at Valley Forge?
1777 because thats when the winter came and so they had to stay there.
~A.B.R.~
What were the living conditions for soldiers in Valley Forge?
The living conditions for soldiers at Valley Forge during the winter of 1777-1778 were harsh and challenging. Troops faced severe cold, inadequate shelter, and limited supplies, often lacking proper clothing, food, and blankets. Many soldiers suffered from illness, malnutrition, and exposure, leading to high rates of disease and mortality. Despite these hardships, the experience strengthened their resolve and unity, ultimately contributing to their effectiveness in the Revolutionary War.
1775- Lexington and Concord
1777-Battle of Saratoga
1777-8- Winter at Valley Forge
1781- Battle of Yorktown
What prussian officer trained troops at Valley Forge?
von Steuben trianed them, he turned them in to an amry that actually had a chace against the British.
What part did Marquis de Lafayette have in the Valley Forge?
Lafayette was a very important commander of troops, and aided General Washington. He donated muskets and clothing to the other soldiers in the war. He backed up General Washington when he was threatened to be replaced as General. Lafayette was known as the "soldiers' friend".
What was the battle of Valley Forge also called?
There wasn't a battle at Valley Forge. Valley Forge was the winter camp of Washington's troops.
Where was the Valley Forge encampment in North America?
The Valley Forge encampment in North America was at Valley Forge, PA, near Philadelphia, PA.
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, west of Philadelphia.
Why was George washingtons choice of Valley Forge as a winter camp a bad decision?
because many of them didnt have shoes or coats so they got frostbite,thye caught dieseases also none of them had food to eat
Who is Valley Forge and what did he have to do with the American revolutionary war?
Valley Forge is not a person. It is a place in Pennselvania. Also Valley Forge is where George Washimgton and his soldiers stayed for the winter of 1777.(A.K.A. The Winter of The Red Snow.)
Did America win battle of Valley Forge?
There was no battle at Valley Forge. It was the place where Washington's troops spent the winter.
Why did Washington stay at Valley Forge?
Washington decided to move his troops to Valley Forge because it was near Philadelphia, where the Continental Congress met, and it was in a small Valley in which they would be more protected from the weather.
