Trivia question 1777 [Archive]

Reiryc

25 May 05, 21:59

The continental congress had authorized a force of 75,000 troops. How many 'effectives' did washington have in March of 1777?

CyberRanger

25 May 05, 22:23

My guess is under 2,000.

dannybou

25 May 05, 22:25

I am so ignorant of the US War of Independence that I am ashamed, but I will go with 6,000

Reiryc

25 May 05, 22:28

So far no on both....atleast according to my source. :D

Reiryc

26 May 05, 19:59

3000 troops....

Westpointer was the closest. :)