2. Situation
Overview
After a defeat in
Philadelphia,
Washington retreated
his troops. With the
harsh weather and
winter closing in, he
decided it would be
best to move to winter
quarters in Valley
Forge.
3. Situation
Overview
Due to recent defeats
many question
Washington’s
authority. He responds
with strict rule cast
upon the Continental
Army.
5. Silver-
lining
After the adaptation to
the environment, 100
soldiers were selected
to drill with Prussian
General Staff von
Steuben. The soldiers
then taught their
comrades the specific
drills, and a
standardized training
program for the whole
army.
6. Silver-
lining
The significance of
Valley Forge is shown
as a weakened and
fragile army was ready
to collapse, but then
under decisive
leadership became
superior to themselves
marking a deep note in
history.