Thaddeus Kosciuszko - American Revolution War Hero

Lafayette and Baron von Steuben are two well known historical figures who had a large impact during the America Revolution. But they weren't the only foreign soldiers helping to win America's freedom. Thaddeus Kosciuszko, a Polish soldier with a background in engineering made several significant contributions to the war effort. From creating the under water obstacle chevaux de frise, to helping to draft the strategy for the battle of Saratoga, he is one of the lesser known heroes of the war. Read more about his accomplishments here and why Thomas Jefferson called him "as pure a son of liberty as I have ever known.”