Journal Entry 1: We are gathering at the camp to prepare for a speech from General George Washington. He began, “We are not much of a match for the British Army, but I know that our determination can win this.” Every time General George Washington gives us a speech it makes me want to fight even more. Washington continues, “We don’t have much food left or guns for that matter.” He adds, “But I assure you the Congress is sending us supplies as we speak!” It’s been almost 2 days since I’ve gotten to eat any meals, I’ve been wearing this same pair of clothes for 1 month now, and I sleep in holes that gain water overnight. Journal Entry 2: We are preparing to take over Trenton, but General George Washington is preparing to give another speech. General George Washington begins, “These are the times that try men’s souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in the crisis shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands it NOW; deserves the love and thanks of men and women.” He keeps going, “Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives everything its value.” He paused, giving everyone a second to let it sink in. He started up again, “Heaven knows how to put …show more content…
He is such a great leader he reminds me of a friend rather than a harsh squad leader. General George Washington began to give us some energy before the fight, “Come on guys, every second of this war counts. This battle can change the course of America.” I replied, “Yeah, no pressure or anything.” We continued to breeze across the cold waters as we went into Trenton. People began whispering about how their guns wouldn’t shoot due to the extreme wetness until someone had the courage to tell General George