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By Paul Lockhart (2008)
Recently finished this scholarly work on the Baron de Steuben ( yes he preferred the French title).
Finally a definitive work on this soldier who was the instrumental force in the development of a standard drill, tactics and discipline in the fledgling Continental Army. The good, the bad, and the political wrangling of both the Continental Army AND congress explained.
A must read for any military scholar.
One famous quote that burned into my memory was one of Alex Hamilton. When something like "I never realized discipline was so important on the battlefield???"
Many had no clue.
Founder
Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester
"Come, shall we go and kill us venison?
And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools,
Being native burghers of this desert city,
Should in their own confines with forked heads
Have their round haunches gored."
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Thanks for that. An American History buff is getting that for Christmas. Abebooks shows another used hardcover for less than 6 bucks.
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Thanks for recommendation . My wife is the librarian for her local DAR chapter. Sounds like I should order a copy/
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Sounds like a good read.
BTW, anyone ever need a recommendation for ANYTHING on the Napoleonic Wars...I have THE library.
Don't ask me about my military service or heroic acts...most of it is untrue.
Pronoun: Yes, SIR !
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