Hessians

Hessians were payed mercinaries that fought for the British during the Revolutionary War. The Hessians were from the Hessa- cassel of Germany. They were feared among the Patriots. They were Brutal soldiers who killed Patriot Soldiers at long Island even though the Patriots were trying to surrender. The Patriots were apalled that Britian would pay mercinaries to fight for Britain. One not so special moment in Hessian History

On Christmas in 1776 George Washington rowed across the Delaware River and attacked the Hessians, when they in there underwear and having a Christmas Party. The Hessians were suprised and their quick formulated attack was no match for the Patriots.

//Hessians charging the enemy (reenactment).

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