WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -New Jersey | Dec 26, 1776. After crossing the Delaware River in a treacherous storm, General George Washington’s army defeated a garrison of Hessian mercenaries at Trenton. The victory set the stage for another success at Princeton a week later and boosted the morale of the American troops.

Detailed explanation-2: -The term “Hessians” refers to the approximately 30, 000 German troops hired by the British to help fight during the American Revolution. They were principally drawn from the German state of Hesse-Cassel, although soldiers from other German states also saw action in America.

Detailed explanation-3: -Trenton was held by a brigade of Hessians, who were among the approximately 30, 000 German soldiers who fought during the American Revolution on the side of the British.

Detailed explanation-4: -In the southern part of the town, Americans under command of Sullivan began to overwhelm the Hessians. John Stark led a bayonet charge at the Knyphausen regiment, whose resistance broke because their weapons would not fire. Sullivan led a column of men to block off escape of troops across the creek.

Detailed explanation-5: -“The Hessians were what we call ‘auxiliary forces, ’ says Baer. “They weren’t individual soldiers who signed up with Britain to make money. They were troops raised by their respective German rulers, and then these rulers contracted with Britain to essentially rent out complete military units with their own commanders.”