A Prussian Who Only Spoke French Saved America — Von Steuben (1778)
In February 1778, Friedrich von Steuben arrived at Valley Forge. He spoke no English. In six weeks, he turned a mob into an army.
Apr 24, 2026Back to Blog
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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, 2026One Month After Independence, Washington Ran — The Fall of New York (1776)
In August 1776, the British seized New York. Washington's army escaped encirclement by a thread. It looked like the end of the war.
Apr 22, 2026