they were hired as mercenaries...essentially, they were paid to fight.
In the American revolution the hessians worked for the British. They had cruel minds and only thought of killing. Many hessians during the war forgot about there family back in germany. This was exactly what the British wanted. The Americans though they had no chance against one of the biggest armies in the world. The hessians liked straight line tactics or just charging into war. Once Someone was killed in the first row someone in the second row would take their place. The Americans preferred gorilla tactics that the hessians didn't know about.
Hessians were German mercenaries hired by the British during the American Revolutionary War for their military expertise and discipline. They were motivated by financial gain, as they were paid well for their services. Additionally, many of them were professional soldiers looking for opportunities to advance their careers. Lastly, some Hessians may have been influenced by political factors, such as loyalty to their ruler or a desire to maintain alliances with Britain.
These would be Hessians.
The British told them they would be free but didn't keep their word for it
The unruly Hessians cost the British the support of many areas that the British had hoped would remain loyalist.
If you mean the German soldiers that the British hired, that would be the Hessians. If you're talking about the actual British soldiers, that would be redcoats.
The unruly Hessians cost the British the support of many areas that the British had hoped would remain loyalist.
The unruly Hessians cost the British the support of many areas that the British had hoped would remain loyalist.
They fought both sides
Had Washington not crossed the Delaware and engaged the Hessians at Trenton, the American Revolution might have faced a significant setback. The surprise victory boosted morale among the Continental Army and inspired enlistments, crucial for sustaining the fight against British forces. Without this pivotal moment, disillusionment could have spread, potentially leading to decreased support for the revolutionary cause and a quicker resolution in favor of British control. The lack of this early success might have emboldened loyalists and weakened the resolve of the colonies.
Because all of Europe hated the British.
The unruly Hessians cost the British the support of many areas that the British had hoped would remain loyalist