The drillmaster of Valley Forge

First published: 2008

Description

A biography of the Revolutionary War general, Baron von Steuben--Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin von Steuben--that focuses on his military career, and describes his efforts to create West Point and his contributions to the "Blue Book," which detailed army regulations.

Subjects

Biography Campaigns Drill and tactics Generals History History, Military Military History Military art and science Military leadership Participation, Prussian Prussian Participation Prussians

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