My research paper is over the Hessians. In this paper I will be explaining who they are, what role they played in the revolutionary war, and when/where they fought. This paper may also contain some details of different forts and leaders in the war. So enjoy and have fun reading this paper Hessians were German mercenaries, hired professional soldiers, who fought for anyone who had the money to pay. Their Prince, Duke, Count, or whoever was in charge of them are the ones who chose who to hire them out to. In this case they fought for Britain against the colonists in the revolutionary war. They also happened to be the best soldiers in the world at that time. Hessians were trained to be disciplined. These soldiers began training at a young age, the youngest age was seven, and Their training was harsh and rigorous to make sure they would be the best. Anyone who was deemed expendable could be forced to join the Hessian military force. The "expendable" people were homeless, unemployed, criminals, etc. So now that you have a base understanding of Hessians lets talk about when and where they fought and also there numbers. …show more content…
These soldiers first battle in America was "The Battle of Long Island". After that they fought in nearly every battle. Although after 1777 the British used them mostly for garrison and patrol troops. The colonists fought them at Fort Trenton were the colonists defeated them. They also fought in "The Siege of Yorktown" where the combined forces of the American colonists and the French defeated them and the British. At the end of the war many Hessians stayed in America (an estimated 12,000) for a new beginning just like the colonists. Now that you know about where and when they fought I'm going to tell you what I learned about their roles in the
... Bobrick, Benson. Fight for Freedom: The American Revolutionary War. New York: Atheneum, 2004. Print.
The book Redcoats and Rebels is written by Christopher Hibbert, a British author. The main idea and subject of the book is the American Revolution through the British standpoint. He wrote this book to inform the audience of the American War of Independence while simultaneously incorporating interesting new material. He also wrote this book directed to the general reader, but also hopes the student audience will find this book useful.
Many famous people were involved in these battles. Paul Revere was a patriot who is well-known for his famous midnight ride.
Have you ever heard of the Revolutionary war? Well you probably have but, you might not of known that it was not one big war. Actually, it was separated into small battles one of those battles is the battle of Trenton 1776 which is actually the battle I will be informing you about. This battle has some causes, leaders, events and some effects.
In the 1770’s the British army was well known for its monetary wealth and professional well trained militia. American colonists were slowly getting more and more fed up with the inequality and taxation under British rule so they took a stand. Americans known as Rebels or Patriots fought in the Revolutionary War to gain independence from Britain. Some colonists also known as loyalists, thought that the Patriots had no chance against the professional militia so they stayed loyal to the crown. Although improbable at the start of the American Revolution, the colonists were able to defeat the British army and formally gain independence because they had great leadership from George Washington, similar goals that created high morale, and aided from
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At the start of the war, the Continental Army lacked training and organization. While the scattered guerilla tactics seemed to waste time and resources, they helped Americans stay alive. In addition, the colonists had the advantage of perseverance; they had to fight for their freedom as a nation. Another facet that helped survival was the leadership of George Washington. His knowledge and expertise was critical in making sure his soldiers stayed alive; having the home field advantage boosted his effectiveness as well. All of these assets culminated into a powerful force against the British
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The battle of Saratoga was a significant turning point in the American Revolutionary War. This key conflict was, in fact, two significant battles that shaped America’s struggle for independence. The battles were fought 18 days apart in the same location - 9 miles south of Saratoga, New York. John Burgoyne, the British General, had an initial strategy to divide New England from the southern colonies. This was at first successful when the British took Pennsylvania, but hit a snag when Burgoyne met the Continental Army at Freeman’s Farm on September 19, 1777 - the first of the Saratoga battles. This was a tactical victory for the British, but it came at a price, as their casualties were heavy. It was known that the British won this Battle at Freeman’s Farm, but in actuality, they didn’t have many troops left. On October 7, in the Battle of Bemis Heights, the second Battle of Saratoga, Britain attacked America again as Burgoyne took the offensive. The troops crashed together south of the town of Saratoga, and Burgoyne's army was broken and his command captured. At this battle, the Americans were able to capture a large number of British troops, ultimately resulting in Burgoyne’s surrender on October 17, 1777. The Battle of Saratoga is well known to be “one of the most important victories of the conflict and an early success for the colonists.” The victory gave new life to the American cause at a critical time. Americans had just suffered a major setback at the Battle of Brandywine. They had also received news of the fall of Philadelphia to the British. Significantly with the success at Saratoga, France gained the confidence to enter the war as an American ally. The Battle of Saratoga was a war-altering conflict between the America...
The Americans started out as a bunch of uncivilized colonies, but after the revolutionary war, they become a strong country that beat Britain for freedom. On Christmas night General George Washington makes a bold decision to cross the Delaware and ambushed the Hessians. Although risky, Washington brought new life to his rag tag army. General Burgoyne decides that in order to win this war, he needs to cut off New England from the rest of the colonies. Burgoyne’s plan sounded like a good idea to the British, but this action could be argued to be the reason why Britain did not win this war. Nearing the end of the war, the British were scarce on man and supplies. Washington took his army and his French allies to Yorktown and finished the British off ending the war. The most pivotal battles in determining the outcome of the American Revolution were battle of Trenton, Battle of Saratoga, and battle of Yorktown.
The year 1781 was a year that will forever remain a pivotal moment in our history. There were many battles fought between 1775 and 1781. Battles like the Battle of Concord and Lexington, the Battle of Long Island and the Battle of Saratoga. One particular battle however, led to the Independence of the United States from British control. That battle is known as The Battle of Yorktown. The weather during the battle was fair with little hindrance from the elements. Each Army had a distinct uniform that differentiated who they represented in battle. The Continental Army wore a blue coat with white pants and black boots. ("American Revolution: ...
Washington immediately began to put together an army. He ordered Major General Charles Lee to bring his troops from New York to help, and General James Ewing brought his troops as well. On December 11, Washington crossed the Delaware River to get his army together and prepare for the upcoming fight. On December 13, General Lee was captured by the British, but thankfully General Sullivan successfully crossed the river with his troops. By December 20, Washington had enlisted around six thousand men (Murphy). Washington received reports that General Howe sent most of his force back to New York and had left the Hessians in different areas of New Jerse...
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The Revolutionary War was a war between the Thirteen Colonies and Great Britain from 1775-1783 during the American Revolution. The American colonists fought the British in hope of freedom and separation from Great Britain. “This was the completion stage of the political American Revolution whereas the colonists had denied the rights of the Parliament of Great Britain in governing them without any representation,” ("American Revolutionary War."). The Revolutionary War consisted of many different bloody battles on American soil. The war resulted in an American victory because of many historical reasons. The factors that contributed to an American victory of the Revolutionary War are British debt, distance between America and Great Britain, war tactics, French involvement, and important battles.