The Continental Army hunkered down at Valley Forge during the harsh winter of 1777-78. (Wikimedia Commons) Having a noble title -- von Steuben was conferred a baron in 1771 -- mattered little at ...

Meet Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben, the Prussian military officer who hosted all-male Christmas kikis in his tent at Valley Forge. By Evan Lambert December 25, 2023 at 8:00am ...