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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.

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