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  1. Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben - Wikipedia

    The 60-minute, live-action documentary details the uniforms, camp life, food, weapons, equipment, and drill of the Continental soldier from 1775 to 1781, as taught and developed by Baron von Steuben.

  2. Baron von Steuben | Biography & Facts | Britannica

    Nov 24, 2025 · Baron von Steuben (born September 17, 1730, Magdeburg, Prussia [Germany]—died November 28, 1794, near Remsen, New York, U.S.) was a German officer who served the cause of …

  3. Baron von Steuben - American Battlefield Trust

    Von Steuben was a second lieutenant in 1756 when The Seven Years War began, and he served throughout the conflict with distinction. Von Steuben was discharged from the Prussian army at the …

  4. Biography of Baron von Steuben - US History

    It was Steuben serving in Washington's headquarters in the summer of 1778 who was the first to report the enemy was heading for Monmouth. During the winter of 1778-1779, Steuben prepared …

  5. General von Steuben - U.S. National Park Service

    The bronze statue of Inspector General Friedrich Wilhelm August Heinrich Ferdinand de Steuben, more commonly known as Baron von Steuben, overlooks the Grand Parade at Valley Forge National …

  6. The Prussian Nobleman Who Helped Save the American Revolution

    Apr 26, 2017 · Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben was a Prussian soldier designated inspector general of the American Continental Army. He was in charge of training the troops in 1778 during the …

  7. Baron von Steuben Biography & Facts - AmericanRevolution.org

    Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben was a Prussian military officer who significantly contributed to the American Revolutionary War by training the Continental Army.

  8. Baron von Steuben - George Washington's Mount Vernon

    On February 23, 1778, George Washington rode out of Valley Forge to meet Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben, who's expertise in military training was second to none.

  9. How a Prussian Baron Helped the Colonists Win the American Revolution

    Oct 8, 2024 · After he was discharged from the Prussian army in 1763, the debt-ridden von Steuben sought out military opportunities overseas to help pay off his financial obligations.

  10. Baron von Steuben: Father of the American Military

    Dec 7, 2024 · In 1777, Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben, a Prussian officer, transformed the struggling Continental Army at Valley Forge into a disciplined fighting force. His creation of the "Blue …