Using first hand accounts, letters, diary entries, and more, notable biographer Russell Freedman presents the events and circumstances of the grueling winter at Valley Forge. Enduring six months of severe hardship, Washington and his Continental Army persevered without sufficient food or basic supplies until spring finally arrived. During this harsh winter, Washington not only kept his army intact, but also saw to it that their skills improved and they became a more formidable force. Washington later credited these heroic soldiers with the victory in the Revolutionary War. A captivating account told with primary sources, this work includes historic maps, beautiful paintings, and engravings.