7. General von Steuben
General von Steuben arrives to meet General Washington. Soon after, General von Steuben begins his efforts to ensure the army has standardized training.
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 6 minutes
- Episodes
- 10
- Years Active
- 2008
10. A Long Journey
The soldiers are leaving Valley Forge six months after their arrival. The hosts of the series finish with a quick recap of the history of the American Revolution and give viewers a quick tour of Vall…
00:05:19 |
Mon 07 Jul 2008
9. General Washington
General Washington tours the encampment remembering the harsh conditions of the winter of 1777-1778. The General visits some cabins, the Grand Parade Grounds, and Artillery Park before departing Vall…
00:06:10 |
Mon 07 Jul 2008
8. French Alliance
General Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette discuss the importance of support from France. The Generals soon learn the efforts of Benjamin Franklin have paid off and France has joined the United …
00:05:30 |
Wed 11 Jun 2008
8. French Alliance
General Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette discuss the importance of support from France. The Generals soon learn the efforts of Benjamin Franklin have paid off and France has joined the United …
00:05:30 |
Tue 10 Jun 2008
6. General Washington's Birthday
While General and Mrs. Washington celebrate the General's 46th birthday, they discuss the suffering of the soldiers and improvements that are being made. Meanwhile, one soldier is having difficulty c…
00:06:14 |
Mon 28 Apr 2008
5. February 1778
It is now mid February, and some of officers are still unhappy with the situation at Valley Forge. Hear what one of the officers has to say about the Valley Forge area and how General Washington is t…
00:05:57 |
Tue 15 Apr 2008
4. Life in Camp
In Episode 4, viewers will meet an officer of General Washington's staff, an enlisted soldier, and a campfollower. Hear about some of the things the officers, enlisted men, and campfollowers did each…
00:05:23 |
Mon 31 Mar 2008
3. Hut Construction
Episode 3 focuses on the early days of the encampment and the effort to build huts for the army to stay in. These huts housed more than just soldiers. Download this episode to hear how the army kept …
00:05:11 |
Mon 17 Mar 2008
2. Common Problems of the Army
Meet Private Jospeh Plumb Martin and hear about some of the issues the army is struggling with. Episode 2 highlights the issues that General Washington, his officers, and Congress will need to solve …
00:06:33 |
Mon 03 Mar 2008
1. Why Valley Forge?
Why Valley Forge? quickly tells the story of the first three years of the Revolutionary War. This podcast uses a combination of Google Earth, Park Rangers, and actors to tell the story in a new way. …
00:09:14 |
Mon 18 Feb 2008
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