dec 19, 1777 - December 19, 1777–June 19, 1778: Washington winters at Valley Forge
Description:
Following failures at the Battles of Brandywine and Germantown, Washington and 11,000 regulars took up winter quarters at Valley Forge, 22 miles (35 km) northwest of British-occupied Philadelphia. Although its ranks were decimated by rampant disease, semi-starvation, and bitter cold, the reorganized Continental Army emerged the following June as a well-disciplined and efficient fighting force.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 19, 1777
Now
~ 247 years ago