Who was the Prussian military officer responsible for training the Continental Army in European drilling and maneuvers during the winter at Valley Forge?
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Correct answer: Friedrich von Steuben
Baron von Steuben transformed a ragtag group of volunteers into a professional fighting force. His manual for drill and discipline remained the standard for the U.S. military for decades.
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