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What contribution does Von Steuben make to the troops at Valley Forge

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Friedrich Wilhelm Rudolf GerhardAugust, Freiherr von Steuben, a Prussian military officer, arrives at General George Washington'sencampment at Valley Forge on this day in 1778 and commences training soldiers in close-order drill, instilling new confidence and discipline in the demoralized Continental Army.
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He trained the troops and boost their morality.

Step-by-step explanation:

He was hired by George Washington to train the troops that later will become the Continental Army. He taught them the essentials of the military tactics and discipline.

He was a Prussian officer who after being discharged for unknown reasons of the Prussian Army was hired by George Washington to train troops.

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