Friedrich Von Steuben, a Prussian military captain, completely reformed the Continental Army in nearby Valley Forge.
The history of nearby Valley Forge is incomplete without recognizing under-recognized hero Friedrich von Steuben, writes Richard Bell for Smithsonian Magazine.
The Prussian military captain is one of Chester County’s many historical ties to the Revolutionary War. With his established military background, Steuben was recruited to train the Continental Army after recommendations from Benjamin Franklin and Silas Deane…