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
2017年1月25日 · This page explains who the Hessian soldiers of the American Revolution were, and why they fought for Great Britain.
Why Germans Fought in the Revolutionary War—for the British
2022年9月14日 · Promised a short deployment and an easy victory, Hessian armies ultimately spent seven long years in the colonies, fighting from frozen Canada to swampy Florida, and losing thousands to disease,...
The Most Complete Guide to the Hessian Soldier and Mercenary
2013年5月19日 · 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.
The Hessians - U.S. National Park Service
2022年1月3日 · Young privates, they were fighting against the American Revolution through the common 18th century European soldier trade -- small states with good armies like Hesse loaned their forces, for a price, to larger powers like Great Britain.
Hessians - George Washington's 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.
Hessians Auxiliaries - American Battlefield Trust
2021年7月29日 · German soldiers fought in Revolutionary battles all across the American continent. These German auxiliaries were known throughout the conflict commonly as Hessians. This term is derived from the fact that the majority of the German troops came from the states of Hesse-Cassel and Hesse-Hanau.
Who Were the Hessians in the American Revolution? - TheCollector
2024年9月3日 · In 1776, the first of over 30,000 German troops, collectively called Hessians, joined British efforts to crush the rebellion in America. What role did they play? A large British force arrived off the shores of New York City in the summer of 1776.
Hessians - Encyclopedia.com
The Hessians were a group of German auxiliary soldiers hired by the British Crown in 1776 to assist them in putting down the American colonial rebellion. In all, approximately 30,000 "Hessians" would eventually serve in North America during the course of …
Hessian troops in the American Revolution introduced | Britannica
Learn about the Hessians, German mercenary soldiers who fought as auxiliary troops on the British side in the American Revolution.
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