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Who were the mercenaries in the American Revolution?
mercenaries in the American revolution were commonly known as "hessians" they were German mercenaries hired by the british. the term mercenaries used now, was used differently in those days. most of the time, the hessians were prisoners, or simply poor peasants, and received either little pay, or just that days' food. However, it is said that they were well military trained.
Who served as mercenaries in the American revolution and which side?
During the American Revolutionary War, German citizens served as mercenaries in the American Revolution. They were hired by Great Britain to help in their fight against the American revolutionaries.
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
Which side did Germans back up during the American Revolution?
Since Germany was not yet a single country at the time of the American Revolution, it is not possible to say which side the country supported. However, the Germanic mercenaries that fought in the American Revolution fought for the British against the Americans.
Did the british get helped by the germasns in the Revolutionary War?
Which revolutionary war? Germany did not exist as a country during either the American revolution or the British revolution. However during the American revolutionary war, the Brits often hired Hessian mercenaries, who were professional soldiers from a land that would later become part of Germany.
What was not a strength of the British forces during the American Revolution?
One disadvantage towards the Loyalists (the British) was that their soldiers were mercenaries which means that they fought for money, while the Patriots (the Americans) had soldiers who fought for freedom.
Who was the british monarche during the American Revolution?
who was the british monarch at the time of the american revolution
What were the German mercenaries hired by the british to fight during the American revolutionary war known as?
Hessians
German mercenaries hired by the british to fight during the American revolutionary war?
Hessian (soldiers)
What were the British called during the Revolution?
Americans called the British "Red Coats" or "Regulars" during the American Revolution.
Who were the British leaders in the revolution?
King George III is the British leader during The American Revolution.
What nationality were the Loyalists during the American Revolution?
They were the british.
