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Why did the hessians fight?
Because the British bought there help for 150,000$ 30,000 soilders were sent to fight 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.
Why did hessians fight for the british?
Hessians were professional soldiers who were often "rented" out to other armies by their rulers, a common practice in 18th century Europe. The British Crown had family ties to some of these German princes, and utilized them in several conflicts, most notably the American War of Independence. As units, Hessians fought because their rulers had family ties to the Crown of Britain, and had been paid to send their troops. Individually, the soldiers usually had nothing to gain from the conflict, but fought anyway because it was their duty as soldiers. Being a professional princely army, Hessians upheld a strong code of honour--They served out of a sense of loyalty to their princes and their States.
What was Marquis de Lafayette childhood was like?
Monseigneur Maria Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, Baron de Vissac Signeur de St Romain was born on September 6, 1757, in the wilderness of Chavaniac. Little Lafayette stayed in Chavaniac with his grandmother and his aunt until he was 11. By La Fayette's second birthday, his father had been killed in the Seven Years' War, notably, by the English. La Fayette was aristocratic, but grew up in relatively meager circumstances when compared to the extravagances common among the French nobles before the French Revolution. In the forest at Chavaniac, he was surrounded by only half-starved peasants.
Who were the hessian mercenaries?
the hessians were professional soldiers that were hired to fight for britain that needed mercenaries "Hessian" is a name given to all German troops deployed by the Crown Forces during the American War of Independence (most were from the German state of Hess). They were auxilliary troops who were "rented" out by their rulers, a fairly common military practice in 18th century Europe. King George III was of German descent and had family loyalties with some of the German princes, who loaned their troops to Britain.
Did the Marquis de Lafayette disguise himself as a woman to get out of France and aide America in the Revolution?
No he did not he was allowed to because he was a French soldier I know that, but I heard somewhere that he snuck out anyway disguised as a woman with just a couple of people. yes he did This question to due to the show Liberty's Kids. Overall, the show is great, however, the show might have fudged some historical facts.In my research, the disguise he wore was a common courier outfit.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marquis_de_Lafayettelook in the section title Departure for America
