Winter at valley Forge

While waiting for the French to arrive because Britain controlled new York and New england the Americans had to stay in Valley Forge (Pennsylvania) where they struggled to stay alive amidst bitter cold and primitive conditions at winter camp *The soldiers lived in makeshift huts and tents, which provided little protection from the cold. Soldiers suffered from exposure and frostbite. *Surgeons like Albigense Waldo worked constantly but often unsuccessfully to save arms and legs from amputation. Of the 10,000 soldiers who braved wind, snow, and hunger at Valley Forge that winter, more than 2,000 died.