Baron von Steuben
He was the person that helped Washington train his army.
However he was a Prussian not a German.
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Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben
The Prussian army officer who helped George Washington train his army at Valley Forge was Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben. Arriving in 1778, he implemented a rigorous training program that significantly improved the discipline and effectiveness of the Continental Army. His methods included standardized drills and the introduction of a more organized structure, which greatly enhanced the army's performance in subsequent battles. Von Steuben's contributions were crucial to the eventual success of the American forces in the Revolutionary War.
The Marquis de Lafayette was a French nobleman who worked on Washington's staff and who led troops in to battle. He also helped in persuading the King of France to support the Revolution. General Von Stuben was a German officer who helped to train the American army. Keep in mind that most of Washington's soldiers were civilians with no military background. The military training they received at Valley Forge made them much more capable of fighting a professional army.
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Baron von Steuben
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Baron von Steuben
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He trained the continental army, and taught them how to take care of themselves He also gave them a motivation boost which helped them in battle at Valley Forge.
Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben
George Washington helped the Continental Army by giving them food, supplies,and money.
The Prussian army officer who helped George Washington train his army at Valley Forge was Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben. Arriving in 1778, he implemented a rigorous training program that significantly improved the discipline and effectiveness of the Continental Army. His methods included standardized drills and the introduction of a more organized structure, which greatly enhanced the army's performance in subsequent battles. Von Steuben's contributions were crucial to the eventual success of the American forces in the Revolutionary War.