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Were mercenaries who fought for the British.?
The Hessians were German auxiliary soldiers who were hired by King George to fight the Patriots in the colonies. Although fighting under the their own flag, the Hessians were under the command of British officers. Approximately 30,000 of them fought in The War of Independence.
What were the hessians fighting for?
Directly, they were fighting because it was their job to do what the British commanded them to. Ultimately, they were fighting for duty, honour, and loyalty. Hessians were professional soldiers who were often "rented" out to other armies by their rulers, a common practice in 18th century Europe. During the American War of Independence, George III, who had family ties to the Prince of Hess, borrowed and deployed entire regiments of Hessians. Some were volunteers, but many were conscripted, and a few Hessian states kept significant parts of the population under arms. Being a professional princely army, Hessians upheld a strong code of honour. They usually had nothing to gain from the conflict, but fought anyway because it was their duty as soldiers. They served out of a sense of loyalty to their princes and their States.
What war was against the hessians?
Literally, the American Revolution, although the Hessians were only mercenaries hired by Britain. In full actuality, two American wars have been fought against Hessians: World War I and World War II. A reference: Hessians were German/Prussian mercenaries.
Why were we fighting Revolutionary War?
To gain our independence from Great Britain.
In the book Fighting Ground who are the Hessians?
The German soldiers that take Jonathan captive.
Who were defeated by Washington's forces in Trenton?
german mercenaries (hessians) who were fighting for the british
Why did the hessians make Jonathan walk in front of them in fighting ground?
The Hessians made Jonathan walk in front of them during the fighting to serve as a human shield, leveraging him to protect themselves from enemy fire. This tactic aimed to intimidate their opponents, showcasing their disregard for the safety of a captured individual. Additionally, it exemplified the ruthless nature of warfare at the time, where the lives of non-combatants were often placed at risk to gain a tactical advantage.
What did the Hessians have to do with the British?
The Hessians were German mercenaries hired by the British to fight in the American Revolutionary War. Specifically, the British Crown recruited these soldiers from the region of Hesse to bolster their forces against the American colonists. Their involvement was part of Britain's strategy to suppress the revolution and maintain control over the colonies. The use of Hessians highlighted the extent of British commitment to the war effort and contributed to colonial resentment against foreign troops fighting on behalf of the British.
What soldiers were fighting for money employed by the british?
German Hessians.... Today, we might call them mercenaries...
What is did you fight against during the revolutionary war?
We fought the British and the Hessians in the Revolutionary war.
Did the Hessian's fight with Custer.?
I don't recall ever reading anything about Hessians fighting with General Custer.
Why did Washington sneak attack on the hessians?
Enlistment time was almost up for his men in the army
