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Winter at Valley Forge
The Continental Army suffered extreme hardships each winter of the American Revolution. Though in this time, armies usually suspended fighting during cold weather and retired to winter camp, lack of adequate shelter and supplies made for miserable conditions. When I wrote Revolutionary Anna, I wanted to share these kinds of details in a way that would be informative for elementary school aged students. What better way than to have loving grandparents who had lived through the war years answer the kinds of questions children would ask?
Book Excerpt
Revolutionary Anna
Benjamin said, “I tried not to worry your grandma.
In wartime, armies don’t fight in winter. They make camp until the following spring.
“The British spent the winter in the capital city of Philadelphia, taking advantage of the Quartering Act that allowed them to move into any home and live there, and the owner couldn’t object. You can bet the Redcoats were snug and warm and had plenty of food.
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