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Who were the hessian and what did they do

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They were German mercenaries (hired soldiers) who were hired by the British during the Revolutionary War. Their training made them great soldiers, but because they were there for money, they had no loyalty to the British or their cause.


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They were German mercenaries (hired soldiers) who were hired by the British during the Revolutionary War. Their training made them great soldiers, but because they were there for money, they had no loyalty to the British or their cause.
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