Listed In: Military Leaders
Birthdate: September 17, 1730
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Magdeburg, Germany
Died: November 28, 1794
Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben, a Prussian military officer, played a crucial role in the American Revolutionary War by reforming the Continental Army. Drawing on his vast military experience in Europe, including service in the Prussian Army and under King Frederick II, Steuben brought valuable expertise to the American forces. He authored influential drill manuals, implemented reforms that boosted the performance of U.S. troops, and served as General George Washington’s chief of staff while holding the position of Inspector General.
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