General Von Steuben

By John McAuley Palmer and John McAuley Palmer

Book Overview

General Von Steuben is a biography written by John McAuley Palmer about the life and military career of Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben. Von Steuben was a Prussian soldier who played a significant role in the American Revolutionary War, serving as a major general in the Continental Army. The book covers his early life in Prussia, his military training, and his arrival in America to join the Continental Army. It also details his contributions to the American military, including his work in training soldiers at Valley Forge and his leadership in the Battle of Yorktown. The book provides a comprehensive look at the life of one of the most important figures in the American Revolution and sheds light on the significant impact that Von Steuben had on the success of the Continental Army.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432586629
• ISBN13: 9781432586621
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 456 Pages
• Weight: 1.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.5" x 9.3"