Thaddeus Kosciuszko

Thaddeus Kosciuszko was a Polish-Lithuanian military engineer and leader who played a significant role in the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783). He is best known for his expertise in fortification and artillery, which he utilized to strengthen American defenses. Kosciuszko designed crucial fortifications at West Point, New York, and was a symbol of freedom and independence. After the war, he returned to Poland and led a national uprising for Polish independence against Russian domination. Kosciuszko is celebrated as a national hero in both Poland and the United States, exemplifying the spirit of liberty and resistance against oppression.