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- 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
- Why Germans Fought in the Revolutionary War—for the British
Since more than half of the troops came from the two provinces of Hessen-Kassel and Hessen-Hanau, they were lumped together in America by the catch-all nickname “Hessians ”
- 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?
- 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
- 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
- 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
- What Happened to the Captured Hessians? - Washington Crossing Historic . . .
About 900 Hessian soldiers and officers were taken prisoner by General Washington and the Continental Army following the Battle of Trenton on December 26, 1776 Have you ever wondered what happened to them?
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