Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States - Steuben, Friedrich Wilhelm von; Steuben, Baron Von
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The discipline and regulations that helped America win the Revolutionary War. The book was written-with the help of Alexander Hamilton-by Baron von Steuben, a colorful, charismatic, imposing, gay Prussian. Frederick William von Steuben had been a captain in the Prussian army, met Ben Franklin in Paris, and ultimately volunteered to come to America in exchange for free passage and a fancy uniform. When he arrived in America, he joined George Washington and trained an elite force at Valley Forge. He whipped the troops into shape, helped win the war, and left us this practical military training…mehr

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The discipline and regulations that helped America win the Revolutionary War. The book was written-with the help of Alexander Hamilton-by Baron von Steuben, a colorful, charismatic, imposing, gay Prussian. Frederick William von Steuben had been a captain in the Prussian army, met Ben Franklin in Paris, and ultimately volunteered to come to America in exchange for free passage and a fancy uniform. When he arrived in America, he joined George Washington and trained an elite force at Valley Forge. He whipped the troops into shape, helped win the war, and left us this practical military training manual. Called the "Blue Book" it was used until after the War of 1812. Incredibly, much of it is still in use by America's Armed Services today.
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Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben, born on September 17, 1730, in Magdeburg, Prussia (now Germany), was a distinguished military officer whose expertise played a pivotal role during the American Revolutionary War. His career began in the Prussian army where he served as a lieutenant and later as a staff officer with the rank of captain. After a series of European military engagements, Steuben found his way to the American colonies at the behest of Benjamin Franklin, who recognized his potential contribution to the Continental Army. In 1778, Steuben was appointed Inspector General and Major General by George Washington. Known for his stern discipline coupled with a deep understanding of military tactics, von Steuben is most renowned for authoring the 'Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States', commonly referred to as the 'Blue Book'. This seminal work established a standardized set of military drills, procedures, and tactics that were desperately needed by the American forces. His pragmatic approach to training and organization significantly heightened the efficacy of the Continental Army, enabling them to stand against the British forces more effectively. Steuben's legacy persists in the military traditions and practices that rooted themselves in his teachings. He died on November 28, 1794, and continues to be celebrated for his monumental contributions to the United States military system.