Today we look at the terrible winter at Valley Forge. While the British Army relaxed in the comfortable atmosphere of Philadelphia, among loyalists who threw parties, held ballroom dances and catered to their needs, Washington and his men camped in Valley Forge, overlooking Philadelphia. The lack of food, clothing, and other basic supplies would be appalling by today's standards. Many of the men died from the cold and lack of nourishing food. Frostbite and sickness were the norm. I'm not sure George Washington can be considered among the great tactical generals of history, but no one could have held those men together the way that he did. Not only did he keep the army together, they would be trained by Prussian drill master Friedrich von Steuben.
This training from von Steuben would help to form the army into a real fighting force.
Watch below to see what happens:
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