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The drillmaster of Valley Forge : the Baron de Steuben and the making of the American Army

Title
The drillmaster of Valley Forge : the Baron de Steuben and the making of the American Army / Paul Lockhart.
Author
Lockhart, Paul Douglas, 1963-
Publication
[Washington, D.C.] : Smithsonian Books ; New York, NY : Collins, c2008.

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Description
viii, 337 p. : ill., fascims., maps, ports.; 24 cm.
Subject
  • Steuben, Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin, Baron von, 1730-1794 > Military leadership
  • United States. Continental Army > Drill and tactics
  • United States. Continental Army > Biography
  • Military art and science > United States > History > 18th century
  • Generals > United States > Biography
  • Prussians > United States > Biography
  • Valley Forge (Pa.) > History, Military > 18th century
  • United States > History > Campaigns. > Revolution, 1775-1783
  • United States > History > Participation, Prussian. > Revolution, 1775-1783
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. [303]-319) and index.
Contents
The finest school of warfare in the world -- Courtier and supplicant -- This illustrious stranger -- A man profound in the science of war -- On the parade-ground at Valley Forge -- Jealousies and hindrances -- Trial by combat -- The blue book -- The true meaning of discipline -- Tormenting the governor -- From Virginia to Fraunces Tavern -- An old soldier in peacetime.
Call Number
IG 09-4203
ISBN
  • 9780061451638 (alk. paper)
  • 0061451630 (alk. paper)
LCCN
2008013761
OCLC
219568652
Author
Lockhart, Paul Douglas, 1963-
Title
The drillmaster of Valley Forge : the Baron de Steuben and the making of the American Army / Paul Lockhart.
Imprint
[Washington, D.C.] : Smithsonian Books ; New York, NY : Collins, c2008.
Edition
1st ed.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. [303]-319) and index.
Research Call Number
IG 09-4203
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