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VALLEY FORGE

VALLEY FORGE. BACKGROUND. Continental army arrives at Valley Forge on December 19 th 1777 Continental army departs Valley Forge on June 19 th 1778 Roughly 12,000 soldiers enter Valley Forge Lead by George Washington. Background Continued.

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VALLEY FORGE

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  1. VALLEY FORGE

  2. BACKGROUND • Continental army arrives at Valley Forge on December 19th 1777 • Continental army departs Valley Forge on June 19th 1778 • Roughly 12,000 soldiers enter Valley Forge • Lead by George Washington

  3. Background Continued • British army of 18,000 is quartering in Philadelphia • Washington builds his winter camp 18 miles northwest of Philadelphia to keep an eye on the British • Local farms promise supplies for the Americans

  4. Problems at Valley Forge • Washington had problems getting supplies from congress for his troops, winter made this problem worse • Long marches and fighting had destroyed the soldier’s shoes and clothes, blankets and clothing were scarce. • Many provisions were provided to the men by the state the regiment was from

  5. Problems at Valley Forge • Nearly 2,000 men died due to malnourishment and diseases • Shortage of supplies caused nearly 4,000 men to be listed as unfit for duty • Desertion was rampant

  6. Valley Forge Conclusion • Late winter 1778 Friedrich von Steuben arrives • Improves camp sanitation • Trains soldiers in European military tactics • Over all health and conditions improve by the spring of 1778

  7. WHAT WAS LIVING AT VALLEY FORGE LIKE?

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