Baron von Steuben

Born in Magdeburg fortress, Where his father was stationed as an military engineer lieutenant, 1730. Most of his childhood was spent in russia, but reterned to germany with his father at age 10. He then was schooled by Breslau by Jesuits, by the age of 17 he was a prussian officer in the military. During the Seven Years War, He was a member of an infintry unit and as a staff officer, later made a member of the general staff which was serving in russia. His service was commendible enouf that later he was givin assignment with Frederick the Great's headquarters. The knowlage he gained from these expereinces was great, and he later used this to teach americans the technical knowlage to create an army.