USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Valley Forge is the location of the 1777-1778 winter encampment of the Continental Army under General George Washington during the American Revolutionary War.

Detailed explanation-2: -The particularly severe winter of 1777-1778 proved to be a great trial for the American army, and of the 11, 000 soldiers stationed at Valley Forge, hundreds died from disease. However, the suffering troops were held together by loyalty to the Patriot cause and to General Washington, who stayed with his men.

Detailed explanation-3: -While the winter of 1777-1778 wasn’t exceptionally cold, many soldiers lacked proper clothing, which left them unfit to serve.

Detailed explanation-4: -They remained there for six months, from December 19, 1777 to June 19, 1778. At Valley Forge, the Continentals struggled to manage a disastrous supply crisis while retraining and reorganizing their units. About 1, 700 to 2, 000 soldiers died from disease, possibly exacerbated by malnutrition.

Detailed explanation-5: -Out of the 12, 000 men who arrived in Valley Forge, 3, 000 soldiers died and another 2, 000 left because they were so sick. There isn’t much you can do in the middle of winter with without proper shelter and clothing, but the troops found things to do to pass the time.