On December 19, 1777, Continental Army’s General George Washington, led over 11,000 soldiers into the encampment at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, during the American Revolution.
The location was strategic: it stood in a defensible position between the British-occupied Philadelphia and the Continental Congress’s headquarters in York, Pennsylvania. Supply depots were also located in nearby Reading, Pennsylvania.
Over the course of the harsh winter, the soldiers suffered losses to malnutrition, disease, and exposure. Approximately 2000 died there. But of the survivors it can be said that they symbolized a new hope: they were trained in military discipline and cleaned up their camp to promote healthier living conditions. The army that came out of Valley Forge six months later was rejuvenated and stronger than before.
Valley Forge has been preserved as a national park in recognition of the army’s sacrifice, endurance, and unification, as well as the site’s significance in America’s fight for independence.
Items in our catalog that relate the story of George Washington, Valley Forge, and the American Revolution:
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American Government: Great Lives (Hardback)
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Cornerstones of Freedom: The Story of Valley Forge (Hardback)
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George Washington (Leather Bound, Gold Leaf Edging)
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George Washington’s First War: His Early Military Adventures (Hardback)
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Kids Discover Magazine: Washington (Paperback) [MC]
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Magic Tree House #22 – Revolutionary War on Wednesday (Paperback)
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The American President (Hardback)
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Words That Built a Nation: A Young Person’s Collection of Historic American Documents (Hardback)
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