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    something I pride myself in and strive to be on a daily basis. The experiences I have gained over the past year while in the U.S. Army Reserves has given me knowledge and training that will help me excel at Valley Forge Military College and makes me the perfect student. Attending Valley Forge Military College will open many doors for the future and give me that extra competitive edge for pursuing greater opportunities like receiving an appointment to the United States Military Academy and in…

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    purchased at the price of chains and slavery? I know not what course others may take; but for me, give me liberty, or give me death!”. George Washington and his troops had withdrawn from Boston and retreated from New York City. They arrived to Valley Forge in 1777, after George Washington had failed to stop the British when General Howe marched his army into the national capital of Philadelphia. Even Though they failed defending themselves, they still did not give up. As a soldier in the…

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    Artillery served as a vital role in the actions at Valley Forge due to the weapons power and range. Given the weigh and bulkiness of the cannons, it was very tough to move them from battlefield to battlefield without numerous amounts of personnel. The main cannons used during the Revolutionary War were the “mobile three pounder and the six pounder” (weapons used in the Rev. War). One of the major leaders of the artillery during the battle at Valley Forge was General Henry Knox. By the end of the…

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    overlapping with events from his life, consist of a Valley Forge log cabin, a dollar bill, Mount Vernon, the clash of England and America, along with an American flag. The American flag, and dollar bill represent Washington’s term of office. The American flag embodies patriotism as well. Washington’s time in office presented his leadership as well as his position in the militia, revealed by the colonies contradicting Britain. The valley forge cabin as well as Britain and the colonies differing…

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    Tizbeth Research Paper

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    strong magical family, her talent talents lay with the heat forge which doesn’t use magic, and the villagers turn up their noses at the heat forge although they will use the things the humans give them for her work. Yes, Barrie, the most eligible bachelor asked to marry her is a business transaction for him. A trip to the human village excites Tizbeth because it’s a change of routine. It is also a change to have her skill in the forge be valued instead of belittled. Yes there are upturned…

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    troops withdrew from Boston and retreated from New York City. On October 1777, he had been unable to stop British and nine - month men were leaving Valley forge” small winter camp”, 18 miles, northwest of Philadelphia. The first reason that I will re-enlist is because, the army needs me.”The total amount of deaths and Illnesses at valley forge was 1,800 to 2,500” 147. I chose this quote ,because the amount of deaths was very high. “My skin and eyes are almost spoiled with continual…

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    Biddy Biddy Analysis

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    Living in the forge among all the poor people makes her that much more determined to aim higher, and she sees education as her means of getting out of the forge. She does not over think, and “[She] [is] not over-particular” (129). Because of her background, Biddy learns to focus on the important things, and her goals, and not to be distracted by unimportant things. Biddy is an intelligent girl who “whatever [Pip] knew, Biddy knew” (126) She also understands the significance of having patience,…

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    army through the cold winter at one of his most famous accomplishments, Valley Forge during the American Revolutionary War and though many people died of hunger and disease, the rest of his army still went on with him as their leader. Although he was not used to leading a larger group of soldiers, Washington still had such great leadership skills he was able to lead them. He made hard decisions during his time at Valley Forge and…

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    Spear History

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    forging a spear head although was not easy. It would start with some high carbon, low carbon, and pure iron into a crucible, that was capped off with a clay cap, completely sealed from oxygen. Then is put on the bottom base of the smelting forge, the forge is thus ignited and supplied consistently for 5-8 hours…

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    change depending on what you may be working on, the metal you are working on, and the conditions in your forge, but for this exercise we will assume that everything is optimal, or nearly so. In order to heat your work you will need access to a forge, this can be found in blacksmithing shops that dot Aloria’s landscape, nearly any major city and town has one. Ask the blacksmith if you can use the forge after working hours and you should be able to practice. He will most likely show you how to…

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