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The Hessians were auxilliary troops from Hess, a state in what is now Germany (The term "Hessian" is now used to refer to all German troops deployed by the Crown in the American Revolution, although not all of them were necessarily from Hess). They were most notably "rented" out by their rulers to the British during the American revolution.
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What country was the homeland of the Hessians?
The Hessians were hired from Germany. The majority of them were from the Hesse region (hence the name), but some of them were mercenary units hired from other parts of Germany as well.
What are German soldiers who helped the british?
The Hessians fought with the British.
The German soldiers who fought with the British against the colonists were called?
The Hessian Soliders
Were there any nicknames given to the continental army that attacked the Hessians at Trenton?
The Hessian Commander at Trenton called the colonial army soldiers "country clowns"
Why were the hessians so tall?
they had tall hats
What country was the home of the Hessians?
Germany .
What country were the hessians hired from?
what countries were allies of the americans giving them supplies
What country was the homeland of the Hessians?
The Hessians were hired from Germany. The majority of them were from the Hesse region (hence the name), but some of them were mercenary units hired from other parts of Germany as well.
How do you pronounce Hessians?
Hessians is pronounced "he-shuns."
What soldiers did Hessians hire?
The Hessians were German mercenaries, so they were Germans.
What are German soldiers who helped the british?
The Hessians fought with the British.
In January 1776 the British pushed the colonists toward independence by hiring mercenaries?
they hired hessians from hess casel in Germany
Were the Hessians at Culloden?
Yes, a small number of Hessians aided the English forces at Culloden.
What were the hessians gain from fighting in the war?
The Hessians were being paid to fight in the war, they were mercenaries
The German soldiers who fought with the British against the colonists were called?
The Hessian Soliders
Did Hessians wear blue and blackuniforms?
Hessians wore navy blue uniforms with red collars and cuffs.
What war was against the hessians?
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.
