Who
This Commander in Chief spent the winter with his troops in the harsh conditions.
George Washington
Event that sparked the settlement at Valley Forge.
British siege at Pennsylvania.
The arrival date of the Continental Army in Valley Forge.
December 19th, 1777
Area in which Valley Forge was settled at.
Ohio River Valley
The historic site containing relics and memorabilia from Valley Forge.
Valley Forge National Historical Park
Cooked, washes, and nurse. Some were compensated.
Women
The largest cause of casualties in Valley Forge
Disease
This date signified the beginning of the Continental Army's training date with Baron Friedrich von Steuben.
February 23rd, 1778
Country in which Baron von Steuben was born.
Prussia (Modern day Germany)
Helped shape the foundation of our modern Army
Modern battle tactics
Brought white corn to the hungry troops
Polly Cooper
Medical breakthrough discovered in Valley Forge
Immunization to Smallpox
Rough point of time marked as the finished date of the Continental Army's training.
Spring of 1778
The building George Washington resided at during the settlement.
The Isaac Potts House
Alliance with this country allowed for a turning point in the war.
France
Raided and destroyed the American supply magazine
General Wilhelm von Knyphausen
This common source of food was often consumed in Valley Forge.
Bread, often cooked over a fire.
The rough date the French Alliance was secured
May 1778
The area where the Continental Army pursued after the settlement.
New Jersey
Gave the Continental Army the power to take this current state from Britain
New Jersey
Helped care for the sick and mend clothes.
Martha Washington
Event that prompted the settlers to leave Valley Forge
The rigorous training of American Soldiers prompted by Baron von Steuben.
The departure date of the Continental Army from Valley Forge.
June 29th, 1778
The area in the camp in which where the soldiers were trained.
The Grand Parade
The amount of casualties suffered during Valley Forge
2,000