Baron von Steuben

Prussian military officer and military instructor

Baron von Steuben was a Prussian military officer and military instructor who played a key role in the American Revolutionary War. He is best known for his work as a military instructor for the Continental Army, where he helped to modernize the American military and prepare it for battle. Von Steuben was a skilled tactician and strategist who helped to turn the tide of the war in favor of the Americans.