The Continental Army At Valley Forge

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survive the winter and end the British rule. According to the report of Noel F.Busch, “ Death Estimates Due to Illness During Encampment: December-June 1800-2500” (Doc. A). Diseases such as smallpox have been researched and fewer people are dying from Illness. The gap caused by the Illness needed to be filled.

Smallpox killed lots of soldiers in the camp until it was researched and Immunizations were made to protect soldiers from it. The continental army needed men to fill the spot of the dead soldiers for a higher chance of victory. According to Thomas Paine, “THESE are the times that try men’s souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country” (Doc. D). Many people went off duty for the rest of their lives after their nine-month duty period was over. The loyal ones stayed in and helped General George Washington with the war. The Estimates of Illness and Deaths at Valley Forge recorded by Noel F. Busch ...

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