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Valley Forge National Historical ParkSunriseing over the hills of Valley Forge on a cold crisp January morning
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Did You Know?
Precision marching was the key to victory on the 18th century battlefield. Inspector General Baron von Steuben made marching the central element of his training program at Valley Forge. By May the army was able to stay in formation while advancing and retreating over all types of ground.

Last Updated: March 19, 2007 at 14:14 EST