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What were the mercenaries called that Washington defeated at Trenton?
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The Hessians
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What did mercenaries do in the Revolutionary War?
Germany sent over highly trained soldiers called Hessians. Washington attacked the Hessian stronghold at Trenton on Christmas Day. Without losing a soldier, the American Army defeated the Hessians. This victory gave the Americans a new strength to fight on, as well as needed supplies, clothing, ammunition, and food. The Hessians were known as the best trained soldiers in the world and were utterly vicious in battle.
Who were hired soldiers who served in a foreign army?
They're called mercenaries.
What were the mercenaries from Germany called?
Hessians
Paid professional soldiers are called?
Mercenaries
How are the Princeton and Trenton battles alike?
Its the same thing. Its called the battle of Princeton and Trenton
What were the prussian mercenaries hired by the british called?
hessians
What was US call before George Washington Defeated the British?
it was called the thirteen colonies It was called the American colonies. American rebels used the adjective "Continental" to describe it. Eleven years after George Washington defeated the British (with help from the French Admiral de Grasse and General Rochambeau), the US came into existence.
What are mercenaries called to increase King George's army?
As was common at the time he hired mercenaries from Germany. Many of them came from the German state of Hesse-Kassel, thus they were called Hessians.
Aftyer general howe's forces defeated the Americans and Brooklyn heights and white plaines Washington's strategy called for?
retreating to the south
Soldiers who sell their services to the highest bidder are called what?
Mercenaries
Why did the Roman army need to use mercenaries?
Basically for reinforcement and special skills. Although the Romans could levy plenty of troops from Italy, some of their allies had specialities that were useful such as slingers, bowmen and cavalry which could reinforce the Roman units. An example of this is their Batavian allies who were not only excellent horsemen, but they prided themselves on being able to swim across a river in full armor.
What were the British Mercenaries called?
British mercenaries were soldiers that fought for pay and were not a regular part of the army. Mercenaries were an important part of some of Britain's early war efforts, though they are seldom used today.
