Facts about Valley Forge
- To keep a close watch on the enemy, General Washington set up winter quarters at the village of Valley Forge, only eighteen miles away. - Deborah Kent
- At the beginning of December 1777, Howe tried to pull off a surprise attack on Washington at White-marsh, Pennsylvania. -Daugherty
- With winter almost set in, and the prospects for campaigning greatly diminishing, General George Washington sought quarters for his men. -Library of Congress
- In the winter of 1777 - 1778, George Washington and his army struggled to survive the cold weather and snow at Valley Forge. They did, and emerged a stronger army as a result. -Library of Congress
- Washington takes command if Continental army Cambridge, Massachusetts, July 3, 1775 -Russel Freedan