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# Winter at Valley Forge: Hardship & Desperation
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/the-american-revolution/extras/winter-at-valley-forge-hardship-desperation-tbbvq3/
- Published: 2025-11-07T17:01:22.000Z
- Updated: 2026-05-12T20:13:52.000Z
- Description: The Continental Army threatens to unravel while suffering harsh winter conditions at Valley Forge.
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: The American Revolution, #ZZZ_Show_f16516f8-e9bd-49d8-b49b-96781c68070a, #v1.7, #ZZZ_Extra_adc70fbf-ecf6-4551-bdb3-c27205a85ab0, #extra

The Continental Army settles down in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, for the winter, where they face harsh conditions and dwindling supplies. Hundreds of soldiers desert, either returning home or surrendering to the British in nearby Philadelphia. Morale among the Patriots is low, and there is discussion of mutiny or demanding that Washington step down as commander.