Tuesday, November 04, 2008

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

Author: Lockhart, Paul Douglas

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

Published: Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Books, 2008

Description: viii, 337 p. :ill. ; 24 cm.

Bibliography: p. 303-319

Subject(s):
  • Military art and science -- United States -- History -- 18th century
  • Valley Forge (Pa.) -- History, Military -- 18th century
  • United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Campaigns
  • Generals -- United States -- Biography
  • Prussians -- United States -- Biography
  • United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Participation, Prussian
  • United States. Continental Army -- Biography
  • United States. Continental Army -- Drill and tactics
  • Steuben, Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin, Baron von, 1730-1794 -- Military leadership

Review(s):

  • The Drillmaster of Valley Forge: The Baron de Steuben and the Making of the American Army. Publishers Weekly, 00000019, 6/9/2008, Vol. 255, Issue 23
  • The Drillmaster of Valley Forge: The Baron de Steuben and the Making of the American Army. By: Wayman, Matthew J., Library Journal, 03630277, 7/1/2008, Vol. 133, Issue 12
  • The Drillmaster of Valley Forge: The Baron de Steuben and the Making of the American Army. Preview By: Freeman, Jay. Booklist, 8/1/2008, Vol. 104 Issue 22, p28

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