Hessians

(noun)

The Hessians were 18th-century German soldiers hired from their rulers by the British Empire to supplement British armed forces.

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(noun)

The Hessians were 18th-century German soldiers hired through their rulers by the British Empire.

Related Terms

  • General William Howe
  • George Washington
  • Lord George Germain
  • Lord Frederick North
  • Proclamation for Suppressing Rebellion and Sedition
  • Treaty of Alliance
  • Lord North

Examples of Hessians in the following topics:

  • German Migration

    • When the American Revolutionary War broke out, Britain made arrangements with German princes to hire some 30,000 "Hessian" soldiers to fight against the American army.
    • The largest group came from the country of Hesse, and the soldiers are often referred to as Hessians.
  • Washington's Escape from New York

    • In late August, the British transported about 22,000 men, including 9,000 Hessians, to Long Island.
    • On Christmas night, Washington and 2,400 men stealthily crossed the Delaware and surprised Hessian troops in Trenton the following morning, killing or capturing nearly 1,000 Hessians .
  • Quebec, New York, and New Jersey

    • On the evening of December 25, 1776, Washington led 2,400 of his men across the treacherous Delaware River to ambush Hessian soldiers guarding the British fort at Trenton.
    • The German soldiers were completely caught off guard and the Continental Army quickly triumphed at the Battle of Trenton, killing or capturing nearly 1,000 Hessians.
  • Philadelphia and Saratoga

    • General Howe was supported by Hessian troops as he took Philadelphia.
  • Britain's War

    • These German soldiers became known as "Hessians" to the Patriots and were viewed as mercenaries.
  • Conclusion: The Fight for Independence

    • As a result, the British supplemented their forces with approximately 30,000 German soldiers, known as Hessians.
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