True History - Veritas Card #22 (Red Card) - Winter at Valley Forge

Winter at Valley Forge - 1777-1778

   The British had taken over the colonies' capital, Philadelphia. Washington's army fled from the British and he led his army to a place of protection called 'Valley Forge'. The army needed to find a place for shelter because winter was coming.
  So George Washington ordered log cabins to be built. He did not want to live in comfort until all the cabins were finished.
  This winter in 1777 and 1778, was brutal. Lots of people died from starvation and disease. This caused George Washington to call upon God for help. He also looked to Congress for aide.
  A German general named Baron Von Steuben was much help to Washington during this harsh winter. He took Washington's troops and trained them, and they became well-trained discipline troops as a result.
  During this time, France was on the American side of the battle. They provided sea power, money and commanding officers as well.
  By the time this harsh winter was over, Washington's army was smaller, but it was more disciplined than prior to this time. The army was also fortified by foreign allies.