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The soldiers would read something,have sporting events, gamble with money, or celebrate George Washington's birthday.

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Valley Forge lay on a high defensible plateau bound by the Schuylkill River and Valley Creek. Washington's soldiers walked uphill from their last camp to find rocky grounds.They found nearby woods that provided the necessary materials for building and firewood.

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In order to survive the winter, the soldiers needed shelter. Officers would divide men into squads and give them tools and very clear instructions on how to build their own camp hunts.

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In order to survive the winter, the soldiers needed shelter. Officers would divide men into squads and give them tools and very clear instructions on how to build their own camp hunts.

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Since General George Washington was close enough just to enable pressure on the enemy dwelling in the trapped patriot capital so they were away from a unknown attack that could've been a surprise. Basically the Continental Army was secured the outlaying parts of the state. 

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Since General George Washington was close enough just to enable pressure on the enemy dwelling in the trapped patriot capital so they were away from a unknown attack that could've been a surprise. Basically the Continental Army was secured the outlaying parts of the state. 

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congress and the states had difficulty raising funds to pay for sufficient supplies for the continental army

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congress and the states had difficulty raising funds to pay for sufficient supplies for the continental army

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Each camp had pickets posted around the camp, and different passcodes. They had soldiers guard the outside of camps (4 each).

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Each camp had pickets posted around the camp, and different passcodes. They had soldiers guard the outside of camps (4 each).

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Museum Collections Valley Forge National Historical Park

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Bone. L 3.5, W 1.5 cm Valley Forge National Historical Park, VAFO 3429

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Women helped out with cooking, washing clothes, and tending the sick. Children had to carry firewood or water.

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On December 19 , 1777 George Washington's army was marched into camp at Valley forge. They came tired , cold and ill - equipped . On June 19 , 1778 , the army successfully engaged Sir Henry Clinton's British Army at the Battle of Monmouth.

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Museum Collections Valley Forge National Historical Park

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Pewter. L 8.9, W 5.4, D 2 cm The George C. Neumann Collection, Valley Forge National Historical Park, VAFO 1528

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Valley Forge provided  a winter quarters that allowed observation of the British army without exposure to surprise attack.

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Washington forced Congress to undertake a complete reorganization of the quartermaster department

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Washington forced Congress to undertake a complete reorganization of the quartermaster department

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There was one problem that took George Washington's attention,gambling. George was very open minded to the fact that gambling was like a drug in the camps. So he made specific orders not to gamble.

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There was one problem that took George Washington's attention,gambling. George was very open minded to the fact that gambling was like a drug in the camps. So he made specific orders not to gamble.

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Museum Collections Valley Forge National Historical Park

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Paper. L 8, W 6.5 cm John F. Reed Collection, Valley Forge National Historical Park, VAFO 64069

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Valley Forge was the first encampment that had suffered severe hard ship and poorly distributed supplies to everyone. General Washington forced them to stay. by the time they got to Valley Forge they had run out of supplies and soldiers had to start to steal locals farms. 

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Valley Forge was the first encampment that had suffered severe hard ship and poorly distributed supplies to everyone. General Washington forced them to stay. by the time they got to Valley Forge they had run out of supplies and soldiers had to start to steal locals farms. 

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By the time the army was encamped at Valley Forge, the lack of supplies had reached crisis proportions. Soldiers resorted to stealing from local farms

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In Valley Forge, soldiers that are far away from home would bring stuff that would make them bearable or in some cases enjoyable."Small items carried in haversacks were taken out in idle or lonely moments."

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In Valley Forge, soldiers that are far away from home would bring stuff that would make them bearable or in some cases enjoyable."Small items carried in haversacks were taken out in idle or lonely moments."

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With training and determination the the troops became a disciplined  fighting force.

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With training and determination the the troops became a disciplined  fighting force.

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by early fall 1777 the british captured Philadelphia , the american capital.this loss was reinforced by defeats of Germantown , pennsylvania ,fort mercer

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by early fall 1777 the british captured Philadelphia , the american capital.this loss was reinforced by defeats of Germantown , pennsylvania ,fort mercer

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In Valley Forge officers would often enjoyed a lively  communal life. Bachelors officers would hold dinner parties and then others would join in on theatrical performances

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Museum Collections Valley Forge National Historical Park

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Photograph French General Louis Duportail was the army's Chief Engineer. His first priority was to build a defensive outer line. As the huts were constructed, engineers directed the men to build trenches, redoubts, and abattis. Shortly after the army arrived in December, General Sullivan oversaw the erection of the bridge over the Schuylkill River.

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Washington's favorite dish was hoe cakes

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they served gallons of stews and soups