Valley Forge

Valley Forge is a location in Pennsylvania, where the Continental Army set camp in the winter of 1777-1778. With winter almost setting Washington set camp in Valley Forge after their last major battle at Edge Hill. The situation was very harsh for the army. They were undernourished and poorly clothed, living in crowded in damp quarters. The army was hit by sickness and diseases. Typhoid, jaundice, dysentery, and pneumonia were among the disease that killed 2500 troops. Women alleviated some of the suffering by providing valuabke services such as laundry and nursing which the army desperately needed. Even though it was a hard winter it made the army strong for the triumph of the colonies.