Who authored the Blue Book?

• A. Baron Von Steuben
• B. George Washington
• C. Ulysses S. Grant
• D. Dwight D. Eisenhower

Answer: (A)

The Blue Book was a manual that standardized drill and discipline for the Continental Army during the American Revolution. It was authored by Baron Friedrich von Steuben, a Prussian officer who joined General Washington at Valley Forge and wrote what became known as the Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States. Published in 1779, its blue cover earned it the nickname “the Blue Book.” The work professionalized American troops by codifying marching commands, battlefield procedures, and camp discipline, which greatly improved training and effectiveness. Washington supported and implemented the manual, but it was von Steuben who wrote it.