Valley+Forge

**__Valley Forge__** =Valley Forge is located 40 km west of Philadelphia . It was a major hiding ground for over 11,000 troops in the winter of 1777- 1778. The conditions at Valley Forge were very cold, damp and overcrowded. Due to the conditions, and the lacking of adequate clothing, 2,500 soldiers died from disease. 34,577 pounds of meat and 168 barrels of flour were estimated to be needed every day at Valley Forge. They did not have all the resources needed. Conditions were so bad, that the soldiers had to forage for cattle and other supplies in the countryside.  = =Baron von Steuben, born 1730 was recommended by Benjamin Franklin, who was in Paris at the time, to come train the troops at Valley Forge. Baron von Steuben was a former member of the General Staff in the Russian Army. During the winter, the soldiers at Valley Forge were beginning to lose the moral spirit and confidence. Baron von Steuben had to use his leadership abilities to boost all of their spirits to get through. =

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