Two Thousand Died, But the Army Survived — Valley Forge (1777)
In the winter of 1777, Washington's army held on at Valley Forge. Two thousand died from cold and hunger. The army that emerged in spring was different.
Apr 22, 2026Back to Blog
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The Perfect Plan, Except for One Thing — The Battle of Saratoga
In 1777, the British devised an ambitious plan to split the American colonies in half. It was a brilliant strategy on paper — but on the ground, everything fell apart at Saratoga.
Apr 18, 2026