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How many years did Steuben serve in the Prussian Army before his discharge?

  • 17 years

  • 30 years

  • 5 years

  • 10 years

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Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben served in the Prussian Army for 17 years before his discharge in 1763. During his time in the Prussian Army, Steuben rose to the rank of major general and was awarded the Order of Pour le Mérite for his bravery and leadership in the Seven Years' War.
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