how many men died in valley forge?
2007-02-19 04:55:47 · 2 answers · asked by Sarah B 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Valley Forge, 40 km (25 mi) west of Philadelphia, was the campground of 11,000 troops of George Washington's Continental Army from Dec. 19, 1777, to June 19, 1778. Because of the suffering endured there by the hungry, poorly clothed, and badly housed troops, 2,500 of whom died during the harsh winter, Valley Forge came to symbolize the heroism of the American revolutionaries. Despite adverse circumstances, Baron Friedrich von Steuben drilled the soldiers regularly and improved their discipline. Today the historic landmarks and monuments are preserved within Valley Forge National Historical Park (established 1976). Thanks for asking: Blueladybug
2007-02-19 05:04:42 · answer #1 · answered by Blueladybug 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
about 25,000 total, soldiers and prisoners http://www.ushistory.org/valleyforge/youasked/071.htm
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2007-02-19 05:05:38 · answer #2 · answered by T C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋