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Baron Friedrich von Steuben traveled to Valley Forge to teach soldiers close order drill in 1778. The idea was that this would build the confidence of the Continental Army.

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Who was the prussian officer who helped George Washington train its army at Valley Forge?

The Prussian officer who helped George Washington train the Continental Army at Valley Forge was Baron Friedrich von Steuben. He arrived in America in 1777 and took charge of training the troops, instilling discipline and military tactics that significantly improved their effectiveness in battle. His efforts were crucial in transforming the ragtag army into a more professional fighting force. Von Steuben's contributions were instrumental in the eventual success of the American Revolution.


Who arrived at the Valley Forge?

George Washington and the Continental Army were encamped at Valley Forge.


What French nobleman served in he Continental Army and became a skilled military officer?

The Marquis de Lafayette was the French nobleman who joined Gen Washington's staff during the American Revolution, and in fact trained the Continental soldiers during their brutal winter at Valley Forge. He was already a skilled officer when he arrived, and did much to assist Washington in training his civilian-soldiers.


Which European military officer joined the staff of general Washington and became very important to the American war effort?

The Prussian military officer Friedrich von Steuben became very important to the American war effort while training General George Washington's troops at Valley Forge.


How did Friedrich Von Steuben save the Continental Army at Valley Forge?

He was a Prussian military officer and taught the soldiers of the Continental Army combat skill over the winter.


When did Washington go to valley forge?

George Washington arrived in Valley Forge with the continental army on December 19, 1777.


Where did the Valley Forge happen?

Valley Forge was a military camp in Pennsylvania.


What are facts about Valley Forge?

valley fore wasnt a battle is was a battle against elemnets :)


What was the aggressive Native American people who occupied the valley of Mexico when the Spanish arrived?

The Aztecs.


What was the weather like at Valley Forge?

George Washington used Valley Forge as a military camp in the winter of 1777. They arrived in December. It was cold and windy, with temperatures often dipping below freezing and frequent snow. Thousands of men had died by the end of February of 1778, due in large part to the harsh conditions there.


The river valley that was the focus of britain's early military startegy?

st.lawrence river valley


Did Larry Fitzgerald go to Valley Forge Military Academy?

Yes, for about a year and a half. He graduated from Valley Forge Military Academy in May, 2002.