He prepared "Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States" later, in 1779, issued as a book.

Under this German influence British methods were discarded.

The word of command became short and sharp.

The British practice of leaving recruits to be trained by sergeants, often ignorant, coarse, and brutal, was discarded, and officers themselves did this work.

The last letter which Washington wrote before he resigned his command at the end of the war was to thank Steuben for his invaluable aid.