Washington at Valley Forge

Written by Russell Freedman

Survive a brutal winter at Valley Forge or face defeat in the Revolutionary War.

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In the winter of 1777-78, George Washington's army faced starvation and freezing conditions at Valley Forge. With the supply system collapsed, survival seemed impossible. Yet, as spring arrived, the soldiers emerged stronger, their resolve unbroken. This pivotal moment tested Washington's leadership and forged a path to eventual victory over the British. How did these ragtag revolutionaries endure such hardship, and what drove them to triumph against all odds? Discover the resilience and determination that shaped a nation in this gripping historical account.

From the publisher

Newbery Award-winning author Russell Freedman offers up this powerful account of the survival of American soldiers while camped at Valley Forge during a crucial period in the American Revolution.

George Washington’s army almost perished during the winter of 1777-78. Camped at Valley Forge, about twenty miles from Philadelphia, the revolutionaries endured severe hardship because the army’s supply system had collapsed and they were without food, clothing, and blankets. The army was at its most vulnerable; but when the harsh winter drew to a close, the soldiers had survived, and marched away from Valley Forge more determined than ever. The British were defeated in 1783, and Washington, for the rest of his life, said that the credit for the Amrican victory belonged to the soldiers who had braved the horrific conditions at Valley Forge.