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Started by mikempt - Dec. 19, 2019, 1:46 p.m.

242 years ago today,George Washington marched into Valley Forge encampment. The encampment was a mjor turning point in the revolution. Its a crying shame its not taught in American history anymore. I am so for the

sacrifice these soldiers made.

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By metmike - Dec. 19, 2019, 3:11 p.m.

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Thanks Mike!

Life was extraordinarily tough back then.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valley_Forge

Valley Forge

Part of The American Revolutionary War

Washington and Lafayette at Valley Forge

Date	December 19, 1777 – June 19, 1778
Location	Valley Forge, Pennsylvania 40°05′49″N 75°26′21″W Coordinates: 40°05′49″N 75°26′21″W

Valley Forge functioned as the third of eight military encampments for the Continental Army's main body, commanded by General George Washington. In September 1777, British forces had captured the American capital of Philadelphia. After failing to retake the city, Washington led his 12,000-man army into winter quarters at Valley Forge, located approximately 18 miles (29 km) northwest of Philadelphia.^[1]^[2] They remained there for six months, from December 19, 1777 to June 19, 1778.^[3] 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 due to disease, possibly exacerbated by malnutrition.

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