d carry heavy packs covering about fifteen miles a day and in all weather conditions. They were often wet, crawling with lice and hungry. These men were under a great deal of stress mentally and physically. During this time frame men, women and children played important roles and worked together with the colonists. The men fought the battles, woman kept things in perspective for the men and children were infamous for repeatedly opening their mouths about the news they just heard, just as kids still do today. A chain of corporation occurred, both genders and all ages united for their rights during the war. ...