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Friedrich Wilhelm August Heinrich Ferdinand von Steuben (born Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin von Steuben; September 17, 1730 - November 28, 1794), also referred to as the Baron von Steuben, was a Prussian-born military officer who served as inspector general and Major General of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He is credited with being one of the fathers of the Continental Army in teaching them the essentials of military drills, tactics, and disciplines. He wrote the Revolutionary War Drill Manual, the book that served as the standard United States drill manual until the War of 1812. He served as General George Washington's chief of staff in the final years of the war.
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Who was the Prussian general on the American side in the American revolution?
That would be General Baron Von Steuben.
When did Baron von Steuben die?
Baron von Steuben, the German-born general of the Revolutionary War, died in 1794, of an unknown illness. He was 64.
What man is credited with teaching the patriots how to fight professionally?
Baron von Steuben
Where did Baron von Steuben live?
Baron Von Steuben was born on September 17,1730. He was born in Magdeburg, Germany.Baron von Steuben was born on September 17, 1730. His official name was Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin von Steuben.
Who turned the ragged continental army into a more efficient fighting force?
Friedrich von Steuben
