Washington's Crossing the Delaware and the Winter at Valley Forge: Through Primary Sources

In the winter of 1776, the Americans looked defeated, but General George Washington did not give up.

His troops made a daring move, crossing the Delaware River and winning two battles.

The next winter, Washington's soldiers were cold and starving at Valley Forge.

How could poorly-equipped and untrained men crush the mighty British?

Readers follow author John Micklos, Jr., as he explores two wild winters with Washington.