The Role of German Fighters in the American Revolutionary War (1776–1783)

Abstract

German fighters participated during the American Revolutionary War  1776-1783 , on both sides, the British and the American. Britain hired German mercenaries from various German states, such as Hesse and Kassel, to fight in the war. German mercenaries participated in many battles, including the Battle of Long Island and the Battle of Trenton. In addition, many German immigrants served in the American army, especially in Pennsylvania, where German fighters participated in many battles, including the Battle of Fort Defiance and the Battle of Monmouth.

German fighters in the US Army contributed to the American victory in the war, and the participation of German fighters in the American Revolutionary War left an impact on American history, especially with regard to German immigration and cultural diversity.