In Valley Forge, Baron von Steuben trained the American regulars to fight on the European model, and the arrival of plentiful shipments of arms and supplies to assure adequate equipment for next campaign (Lender, 31). ... "Within a month the whole army was drilling by the new regulations, with emphasis on loading and firing, the use of the bayonet, in which American troops had always bee week, and such essential foot movements as changing from column into lines" (Bill, 72). ... Firstly, the Continental Army showed off their vigorous training in Valley Forge. ...

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The Boston Massacre occurred when the Red Coats, which was another name for the British soldiers, opened fire on the colonist and killing 5. ... After the high hopes that the colonists had after the Declaration of Independence was singed, they had to face the harsh facts at the battle of Valley Forge (Battle). ...

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