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German officer who trained American soldiers during the revolutionary war?
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The Hessian mercenary force which at times totaled as many as 30,000 were in America under the command of Lieutenant General Wilhelm von Knyphausen from 1776 until 1782 when he returned to Europe in ill health. He was replaced by Friedrich Wilhelm von Lossberg.
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What problems and obstacles did George Washington face in the American Revolutionary War?
As the American Revolutionary top general, George Washington a number of obstacles before him. His militia type army was not a trained and powerful force that the soldiers of Great Britain were. Additionally, Great Britain had use of the best navy in the world at that time. Troop-wise Great Britain could place many more soldiers in the field than could George Washington.
Why did the british soldiers call American soldiers dandies?
Because they were using sarcasm to tell them u guys are sloppy and have no trained army
What are the 3 major reasin why the Americans won the revolutionary war?
1. Different people helped them. 2.Friedrich von Steuben trained American soldiers. 3. George Washington convinced his people ti not quit until the very end.
What did friedrich von steuban do?
He trained the American soldiers of George Washington during the winter in valley forge.
What did mercenaries do in the Revolutionary War?
Germany sent over highly trained soldiers called Hessians. Washington attacked the Hessian stronghold at Trenton on Christmas Day. Without losing a soldier, the American Army defeated the Hessians. This victory gave the Americans a new strength to fight on, as well as needed supplies, clothing, ammunition, and food. The Hessians were known as the best trained soldiers in the world and were utterly vicious in battle.
Who was the plish cavalry officer who helped trained the American solders during the revolutionary war?
monkey named tommy
Who was a Polish military engineer in the American Revolutionary War?
Casimir Pulaski was the Polish cavalry officer who trained American soldiers during the Revolutionary War. He has been called the Father of American Calvary. Benjamin Franklin talked him into coming to America where he joined the Continental Army. He is credited with saving the life of George Washington.
Polish man who trained the american calvary?
Casimir Pulaski was the Polish cavalry officer who helped train American soldiers. He is known as the 'Father of the American Cavalry.'
Is it true that a german officer trained the inexperienced American soldiers how to fight with bayonets?
Yes, during the American Revolution (1775-1981), a Prussian officer Von Stuebben came to the American colonies to help train Americans as soldiers that included marching, firing muskets and bayonet fighting.
Who trained American soldiers at Valley Forge?
von steuben
What were the revolutionary war soldiers jobs in their encampments?
Me and my friend think that some of the soldiers might of been trained to be a docor and could of helped other soldiers wounds. ( If they were not hurt themself )
Are soldiers in the Canadian Forces well trained?
Yes, they are almost trained as much as the British & American forces.
How can rotc make you a better leader?
It basically teaches you leadership because you are being trained to be an officer in the US Military.... you are being trained to LEAD US soldiers
What's in Valley Forge?
the American soldiers were being trained to fight better
What happened in Valley Forge?
the American soldiers were being trained to fight better
Who trained the American soldiers at Valley Forge?
Baron von Steuben was I believe.
Why was the valley of forge so important to the revolutionary war?
It ultimately transformed our group of soldiers into a real army. The most important thing that happened at Valley Forge was that our soldiers were trained finally
