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How did the continental army survive Valley Forge

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I don't even remember how they survived. What I do know is that the Continental Army stayed at Valley Forge for about six months in the winter of 1777-1778. The conditions during this time period were extremely cold and harsh. The army during this time period received help from a former Prussian military officer, Friedrich Wilhelm Baron von Steuben, that transformed the Continental Army into a unified fighting force capable of beating the British. The site the camp was located at was chosen so Washington could keep a close enough eye on British troops sheltering in Philadelphia, but was far enough to prevent any surprise attacks on the Continental Army.

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I'm sure there's more information, but my brain at the moment is done with itself.

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Answer: The particularly severe winter of 1777-1778 proved to be a great trial for the American army, and of the 11,000 soldiers stationed at Valley Forge, hundreds died from disease. However, the suffering troops were held together by loyalty to the Patriot cause and to General Washington, who stayed with his men.

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