VALLEY FORGE

A BRUTAL WINTER

• Gen. George Washington forced to make camp near Philadelphia
• 10,000 soldiers
• Lacking shoes and warm clothing
• Food was scarce

BLOODY, BEATEN, BATTLE-WEARY

CONSEQUENCES

• Many died of starvation, disease
• Many abandoned the war
• Baron Von Steuben trained men, transformed and readied troops
• Army came through more resilient, better soldiers, ready to fight