18th century German auxiliaries contracted for military service by the British Government to help fight during the American Revolution. Approx. 30,000 in all
Hessians is pronounced "he-shuns."
The Hessians fought with the British.
The Hessians were German mercenaries, so they were Germans.
they hired hessians from hess casel in Germany
The Hessians were being paid to fight in the war, they were mercenaries
Yes, a small number of Hessians aided the English forces at Culloden.
The Hessian Soliders
Hessians wore navy blue uniforms with red collars and cuffs.
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.
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