Winter at Valley Forge (dec 19, 1777 – jun 19, 1778)
Description:
-George Washington, along with other officers like Baron von Steuben, led the patriot soldiers and set up camp at Valley Forge during the winter.-There were very harsh conditions
-During the encampment at Valley Forge the leaders of the patriots trained and inspired the soldiers to become an organized army that had a chance against the British army.
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Date:
dec 19, 1777
jun 19, 1778
~ 6 months