Von steubens drill manual is of extrordinary importance for several reasons at the shallowest level it is a primary source for revolutionary war and war of 1812 reenactors for 34 years 1778 1812 this was the book for the us army so any reenactor interested in this period should start here. Baron von steubens revolutionary war drill manual a facsimile reprint of the 1794 edition written by frederick william baron von steuben 1985 edition facsimile reprint of the 1794 edit publisher dover publications paperback books amazonca. Commonly known as the armys blue book this basic manual of military training and procedures remained the official us military guide until 1812 this inexpensive facsimile reproduces the extremely rare 1794 edition of steubens drill manual published in boston by i thomas and e t andrews. Baron von steubens revolutionary war drill manual a facsimile reprint of the 1794 edition dover military history weapons armor paperback illustrated september 1 1985 by frederick william baron von steuben author 57 ratings. Follow collectandenjoy baron von steubens revolutionary war drill manual a facsimile reprint of the 1794 edition the drummer of the police must attend constantly at the adjutants tent to be ready at all times to communicate the necessary signals nor must he be absent himself on any account during the twenty four hours without leaving another drummer to supply his place till his