Marching out to Field to begin The Reenactment
The training of the Continental Army began to change on February 24, 1778 at Valley Forge with the arrival of Friedrich von Steuben.
Washington decided to make Steuben inspector general, a position that included the rank of major general. An inspector general had to make sure an army was well drilled, trained, clothed, and fed. It was his job to discover shortages or other problems and make sure the proper authorities, such as the quartermaster, acted on his recommendations. He also kept a careful record of regimental strengths and held officers responsible for the whereabouts of their charges.
Marching out to Field to begin The Reenactment
The training of the Continental Army began to change on February 24, 1778 at Valley Forge with the arrival of Friedrich von Steuben.
Washington decided to make Steuben inspector general, a position that included the rank of major general. An inspector general had to make sure an army was well drilled, trained, clothed, and fed. It was his job to discover shortages or other problems and make sure the proper authorities, such as the quartermaster, acted on his recommendations. He also kept a careful record of regimental strengths and held officers responsible for the whereabouts of their charges.