The Life of Frederick William Von Steuben: Major General in the Revolutionary Army - tells the story of Baron Steuben, who had been an officer in the Prussian army. Considered one of the fathers of the United States Army, he had a leading role in improving the Continental Army during the American Revolution and turning them into a professional fighting force. See text for Appendix I Pedigree of Baron Steuben and well as many other charts regarding musters of the Revolutionary War. (Summary by progressingamerica)