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True "Hessians" came from the region of what is now Hessen, in Germany. Additionally, the British deployed many German troops from other regions of present-day Germany, including Brunswick, Anspach-Bayreuth, Anhalt Zerbst, and Waldeck. However, the largest contribution of auxiliary troops came from Hessen-Kassel, so that "Hessian" became a term for all German auxiliaries deployed by the British in the Revolutionary War. These troops were "hired" or "rented" through the rulers of their respective states, some of whom had family loyalties to Britain.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 11y agoa hessian is a mercenaries that was caught and beaten by George Washington and was from what is now Germany
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∙ 13y agoIt was a German solder from the state of Hessia used by the British in the American Revolution.
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∙ 10y agoHessian soldiers were people who fought for the British during the American Revolution. George Washington defeated them at the Battle of Trenton and Ethan Allen defeated them in Vermont.
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What Germen soldiers were hired to fight the British?
They were called Hessians, because many of them came from the Hesse-Kassel principality (of the Holy Roman Empire, in Germany), which "rented" conscripted soldiers to George III in order to finance opulent lifestyles for the "Landgrave" or ruler of the region, Frederic II (1720-1785).
What side did the hessians fight for?
They were on the British side; They were loyal to the King.
What are hired soldiers who serve in a foreign army the hessians used in the revoutionary war by British?
the british
What were the soldiers called that Britain paid to fight in the American revolution?
The German soldiers that were paid by the British to fight in the Revolutionary War were called "Hessians".
Who fought for the English king during the American revolution?
Redcoats(british), Hessians german soldiers also called mercenaries. These soldiers fought not out of loyalty but for pay
What kind of reputation did the Hessians have as soldiers?
They were mean, tortured or killed anyone they could
What soldiers did Hessians hire?
The Hessians were German mercenaries, so they were Germans.
What are German soldiers who helped the british?
The Hessians fought with the British.
Hessians were hired soldiers?
german
The German soldiers who fought with the British against the colonists were called?
The Hessian Soliders
In the book Fighting Ground who are the Hessians?
The German soldiers that take Jonathan captive.
What Germen soldiers were hired to fight the British?
They were called Hessians, because many of them came from the Hesse-Kassel principality (of the Holy Roman Empire, in Germany), which "rented" conscripted soldiers to George III in order to finance opulent lifestyles for the "Landgrave" or ruler of the region, Frederic II (1720-1785).
Who were mercenaries who fought for the British.?
In the War of Independence, the Germanic Hessians fought for and with British soldiers.
From where did the British hire soldiers from?
The British employed help from the German Hessians
What are two types of soldiers who helped the British?
i know one is the hessians, and Asians :D
What do you call German soldiers?
You can see a list of top Wehrmacht Soldiers on the link below and other links.
What side did the hessians fight for?
They were on the British side; They were loyal to the King.
