The Horrible Winter at Valley Forge 1777-1778

Dec. 1777 – Washington’s army consisted of around 12,000 -14,000men

After a series of defeats in Pennsylvania - Washington takes his army to it’s winter camp at Valley Forge

Valley Forge - It was a horrible winter - lack of food and clothing - extreme weather - No battle ever took place here - The only enemy was cold and hunger

TO THIS DAY, VALLEY FORGE IS REMEMBERED FOR SUFFERING AND COURAGE

ABOUT 2000 MED DIED OF STARVATION AND DISEASE VALLEY FORGE ABOUT 2000 MED DIED OF STARVATION AND DISEASE

EUROPEANS COME TO THE AID OF THE PATRIOTS Marquis de Lafayette & Baron von Steuben spent the time drilling and training the men – making them become better soldiers

Valley Forge – 1777-1778 BUT Those who survived become hardened military soldiers “What doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger”

VALLEY FORGE AND PHILADELPHIA As the Continentals spent a horrible winter at Valley Forge the British spent a pleasant winter in Philadelphia in peoples homes and businesses

America Story of Us – Valley Forge