The Drillmaster of Valley Forge
The Baron de Steuben and the Making of the American Army
Paul Lockhart
This book tells the story of Baron de Steuben, a failure in midlife who sought glory in the New World. Steeped in the traditions of the Prussian army, he taught the demoralized soldiers of the Continental Army how to fight like Europeans. His guiding hand shaped the force that triumphed over the British, and his principles still guide the American armed forces today. Explore the remarkable life of this little-known figure and his lasting impact on our Revolutionary heritage.
Publish Date
2008-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
2008-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.13
ISBN
9780061451645
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2022-09-13T18:54:00.000Z
@raffibag @paulkrugman @tedcruz Its an interesting fun-fact...but he wasn't the "founder" of the army. He was the inspector general, appointed by Washington, and he helped train the continental army. Great book on his life "The Drillmaster of Valley Forge." – source