Valley Forge Argumentative Essay

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"""Today we fight, tomorrow we celebrate!"" Because we had a slim chance of surviving, seeing our families again, or staying healthy. I would have quit at Valley Forge. To begin, there was miniscule hope at Valley Forge, we weren't prepared, i'll clothed, and unmotivated. Some me signed up to volunteer for one or two years, although, many men only volunteered for about nine months, before they went home, countless others deserted. (Left without permission) This left Washington with ill trained soldiers, who left soon after. Even if we want to fight for something, it's extremely helpful to have supplies to do so.
Many soldiers died during encampment due to poor care, food, clothing and smoke inhalation. In addition, fighting for freedom and

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