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. A large number of these young soldiers 'deserted' from their units when they left to go back to Germany and settled in the American colonies. Many of those joined the Pennsylvania Dutch communities to be with fellow German speakers. Thus, many modern day Americans of German descent can trace their roots back to the Hessians.
Because they were paid to. Hessians were mercenaries, hired by the British to fight for them. Not an uncommon thing in Europe in the 17th and 18th Century.
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.
All were European military men who served as General Officers in the Continental Army during the American Revolution.
The colonists were planning to attack Trenton on early morning the day after Christmas in hopes that the hessians at Trenton would not be sober to fight however only 1/3 of the colonists army made it to Trenton across the Delaware to fight the hessians but in the end the colonists suprise attack caught the Hessians way off guard and catipulted the colonists to victory in that battle.
Washington crossed the Delaware River on Christmas Day in 1776. They defeated the Hessians in an encounter known as the Battle of Trenton.
Britain hired German mercanaries known as Hessians to fight the colonists, they had a reputation as bloody and fierce warriors
The Hessians were being paid to fight in the war, they were mercenaries
They were on the British side; They were loyal to the King.
The Hessians were German auxiliary soldiers who were hired by King George to fight the Patriots in the colonies. Although fighting under the their own flag, the Hessians were under the command of British officers. Approximately 30,000 of them fought in The War of Independence.
Hessians
The German soldiers that were paid by the British to fight in the Revolutionary War were called "Hessians".
The Hessians were auxiliary 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).
I think it was the "Hessians" [spelling?], who were Germans hired by the British to fight for them.
They fought for justice then again they had to
European officers, such as the French, were sent in to help train American soldiers. On the other side of the story the German Hessians were paid by the British to help them, why? Because the Hessians were known for their brutality.
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.
The Hessians were German soldiers hired by the British to fight for them during the American Revolutionary War. They were known for their discipline and effectiveness in battle, but also for their harsh treatment of prisoners and civilians. The Hessians were involved in several key battles of the war, including the Battle of Trenton and the Battle of Saratoga.
German mercenaries in the Revolutionary War were known as Hessians. They were the bulk of the soldiers defeated by Continental troops at the Battle of Trenton on the Delaware River.