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Life as a Soldier

Life as a Soldier. George Washington the leader. Reorganized army Secured additional supplies and equipment Started training program to make a professional army. Life as a Soldier. Enlistment typically 1-3 years Wages, supplies, housing, clothing, food differed depending upon state

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Life as a Soldier

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  1. Life as a Soldier

  2. George Washington the leader • Reorganized army • Secured additional supplies and equipment • Started training program to make a professional army

  3. Life as a Soldier • Enlistment typically 1-3 years • Wages, supplies, housing, clothing, food differed depending upon state • Morale killers: • Wage and supply differences • Discipline • Chance of wounding or death • Battle losses • Many want to quit • Patriotic writings and loyalty to Washington all that kept some

  4. Crossing the Delaware River • December 25, 1776 • Surprise attack leading 2000 men across icy Delaware River in darkness • Captured over 900 Hessians without losing a single soldier • Proved colonials could fight as well as British

  5. Winter in Valley Forge • Winter 1777 – 1778 • Terrible conditions • Disease (nearly 4000 too ill/weak to fight) • Soldiers lack shoes, blankets, critical supplies • Received desperately needed training from Baron von Stueben • Turned militia into soldiers

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