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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.
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Was it a mistake for the British to use mercenaries to fight in war?
No. They had no Italian mercenaries, but did have Germans. The king asked Catherine the Great to send Russian troops, but she refused.
Why were colonies angry that Britain had hired German mercenaries?
German mercenaries had a reputation for being particularly brutal in battle.
What was the British colony of India called?
The British Raj
Was Canada originally called british north America?
British North AmericaYes, it was called British North America. This was to designate where we now call Canada. It was called British North America because the British had control over hear and it was to the North of America (It still is). The AcadiansIf you are wondering about the Acadians they lived in where we now call Atlantic Canada but they call Acadia. The Acadians were French Immigrants/Settlers.
What are supporters of the british empire called?
Empire Loyalists
What were the prussian mercenaries hired by the british called?
hessians
One of the weaknesses of the british military was the fact that they had hired soldiers called?
Mercenaries
What was the name of the mercenaries that fought with the British?
They were known as the Hessian Mercenaries.
Who were hired soldiers who served in a foreign army?
They're called mercenaries.
Prussian mercenaries hired by the british?
Hessians
Was it a mistake for the british to use mercanarys to help them fight in the war why or why not?
NO!!! The British still employ/use mercenaries today. They are the Ghurka Regiment of the British Army. In formal legalistic terms they are mercenaries.
The British hired nearly 30000 troops from Germany to help them fight the colonists These mercenaries or were the?
German mercenaries called Hessians were hired to help the British fight in the colonies. Although this was not a popular move with the British people, Britain had no choice after having never replenished its army to previous numbers following the Seven Years War.
Who were mercenaries who fought for the British.?
In the War of Independence, the Germanic Hessians fought for and with British soldiers.
What mercenaries did the british hire during the American revolution?
Hessians
Was it a mistake for the British to to use mercenaries to help fight the war?
no because, the mercenaries were highly trained and were skilled. hope you like it. :D :)
Was it a mistake for the British to use mercenaries to help the fight the war?
no because, the mercenaries were highly trained and were skilled. hope you like it. :D :)
Was It was a mistake for the British to use mercenaries to help them fight the war?
no because, the mercenaries were highly trained and were skilled. hope you like it. :D :)
