Hessian (soldier) - Wikipedia Hessians (US: ˈ h ɛ ʃ ən z or UK: ˈ h ɛ s i ə n z ) [1] were German soldiers who served as auxiliaries to the British Army in several major wars in the 18th century, most notably the American Revolutionary War
Hessians - American Battlefield Trust The Hessians were an important part of the Revolutionary War, but who were the Hessians, and why were these German soldiers fighting for the British?
8 Fast Facts About Hessians - Journal of the American Revolution The Hessians were simply a brutal enforcement mechanism hired by the Crown to annihilate opposition but ultimately proved a dismal failure Thank goodness they were badly and savagely defeated at Trenton, Bennington and Saratoga
The Most Complete Guide to the Hessian Soldier and Mercenary The Hessians were mercenaries hired by the British during the American Revolutionary War They quickly distinguished themselves during the New York and New Jersey Campaigns in the battles of Long Island and White Plains
Hessians - George Washingtons Mount Vernon The term "Hessians" refers to the approximately 30,000 German troops hired by the British to help fight during the American Revolution They were principally drawn from the German state of Hesse-Cassel, although soldiers from other German states also saw action in America
Who Were the Hessians in the American Revolution? These German troops, collectively known as Hessians, are among the most misunderstood participants in the American Revolution Historian Robert K Wright Jr explains this results from several myths that have stuck for over two centuries