Dr. Gary Hylander, PhD Presentation

Valley Forge: The Crucible

While General Howe's army remained comfortably encamped in conquered Philadelphia, Washington’s troops huddled in the barracks of Valley Forge fending off disease and starvation along with threats of mutiny swirling through the ranks.  With his army and the Revolution on the brink of collapse, Washington waged two wars that winter: one for the survival of his army and the other for the integrity of his character and command.

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