Anne-Louis Tousard

Louis de Tousard (1749–1817) was a French artillerist who served in the American Continental Army under La Fayette, and later was given a US commission. Tousard wrote two very influential books: one was a proposal for a school for officers that became the blueprint for West Point, and the other was a manual for artillery officers that became standard in the young army.

Biography He is the brother of Antoine Étienne de Tousard.

Educated at the Strasbourg school of artillery, Tousard served with the Continental Army between 1777–1778 and lost an arm due to wound received in the Battle of Rhode Island. He was decorated with the Order of Saint Louis on his return to France. a book that became the basic manual for US artillerymen.

Other military contributions Major de Tousard also designed Fort Adams and Fort Hamilton in Newport, Rhode Island.