Valley Forge Flashcards
1
Q
What did Washington do 1777-1778?
A
He regrouped with 11,000 in the harsh winter conditions after the defeat in Philadelphia
2
Q
What happened through the winter?
A
The men endured great hardship, hunger and disease was prevalent. By the end of February, 3,000 men had died an hundreds more deserted.
3
Q
Through the hardship what was made?
A
Undying loyalty to Washington and a trained, disciplined army formed by a professional Prussian soldier Baron Von Steuban.
