Tuesday, February 23, 2010

This Day in History: February 23

February 23, 1778
Freidrich Von Steuben arrives at Valley Forge
Baron Von Steuben, both a bogus general and baron, of Prussia arrives at Washington’s encampment. He commences training soldiers in close order drill and instills new confidence in the demoralized Continental army. [More]

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