The Causes Of Valley Forge

Valley Forge “Helplessness includes hopelessness and history attest that loss of hope and not the loss of lives is what decides the issue war” B. H. Linddel Hart. VAlley Forge had taken place the winter of 1777-1778. Valley Forge was a camp that the Militia, or the American soldiers camped in through the Winter. The soldiers had to make it through terrible conditions of the harsh weathers, many soldiers tell of how they could see the blood in the snow from the bloody feet of the soldiers marching

The cold, harsh winter in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania dejects the soldiers who continue to starve, freeze, and remain ill. The Continental Army doesn’t even know whether they will survive due to these bad conditions, and most of the soldiers start to lose their hope, strength, and willingness. It all started when George Washington was granted the general of the American army by the Continental Congress in 1775. His soldiers have been struggling day and night to fight for their independence and freedom

Valley Forge was a historical point of breaking and rebuilding for George Washington’s continental army. Although no direct wars were fought at Valley Forge, this six month cantonment was filled with the hardships of a winter with minimal clothing and a scarce amount of food for every soldier. Historians may say that the focal point of this period in history was the suffering of the men who were starving and discouraged. However, the comeback of Washington’s troops was what truly made an impact on

The book Following the Drum Women at the Valley Forge Encampment gave a very good incite to not just what it was like for the men at Valley Forge, but what it was like for the women who were there. “In the winter of 1777-8 at Valley Forge there were about one woman of every forty-four men” (Loane 133). I think book stressed that these women were incredibly helpful in the effort to rebuild this army through the rough winter, no matter what their job were. Although “ Washington did not think much of

The dazed, sick and weak soldiers walk around Valley Forge groaning like zombies in a graveyard. Best time to leave would be now! In the summer of 1775 George Washington and his troops left from Boston to New York City. On April 13, 1778, the French joined the Americans in the Revolutionary War. I joined the army after Valley Forge was made, but I have decided to not re-enlist for the three reasons which are the illness and death, the doctor’s condition, and the homes of the soldiers. The month

Would You Have Quit at Valley Forge? Valley Forge was able to change the behaviour and way of the thinking of the soldiers under the command of General George Washington. George Washington commanded several thousand American soldiers who spent 6 months; from December 19, 1777 to June 19, 1778, at Valley Forge. While stationed there, they were able to keep a close eye on the British which were about 18 miles away. Throughout the winter and summer, the soldiers had to go through excruciating weather

Valley Forge: Would you have stayed? Pride is the best way to describe the feeling and anxiety of us soldiers: we feel confident that our cause is worth fighting for. The Valley Forge army was supported and cared for by the Congress men which made some soldiers stay. Many of the soldiers were ill, but still had the perseverance to keep fighting. Valley Forge soldiers battled through difficulties of war. We know that life at Valley Forge was rough, but it did not change the fact that this war is worth

not an unproblematic one. The winter at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania proved this to Washington and his men. Yet the true American ideal of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness were never forgotten in their battle. General George Washington gained command of the continental army in July 3, 1775 from the directions of General Artemus Ward who said, “The Continental Congress having now taken all the Troops of the several Colonies, which have been

“Prayer at Valley Forge,” shows George Washington praying for his troops during the harsh winter but does not fully allow the viewer to understand the conditions of soldiers during their stay at Valley Forge. Valley Forge is one of the most famous times during the American Revolution even though it was not a battle. At this point in the war the Americans were losing the Revolution and many soldiers were sick and dying while the others were deserting. If I would have been at Valley Forge I would have

fight. Here's is my three reasons why you should stay at valley forge. First and foremost about 12,000 men settled at valley forge and from December 1777 to February 1778 about 4,000 men died. These are tragic deaths but if you do the math you only have a ten percent of dyeing, and 90 percent of living. Also about only 50 percent of people get sick, so if you put both together you have a high chance of living. The second reason why to stay at valley