The Revolutionary war started on April 19, 1775. This brutal war caused many men to lose their lives by fighting for what they believed in. The British, Patriots, and the Hessians all fought in the Revolutionary War. The Hessians were highly trained mercenaries with skills like no other. They played a significant role in the Revolution by helping the British Army fight against the Patriots. The Hessians were German soldiers that were hired by the British army to help fight with them during the war. Eight thousand of these men were sold to the British king for seven pounds a piece. These men were the definition of extraordinary soldiers. They were taught to fight at a young age and were excellent in school. They were the best known army to be by your side at this time. The American people gave them the nickname the “Hessians” because they …show more content…
There was a winter storm that came through. On Christmas night, Washington led his men across the frozen Delaware River. These men were barefoot with rags wrapped around their feet. The army was weak and tired but they fought through their obstacles. Since it was Christmas night, Washington knew that no one normally attacks during Christmas. All of the British men were drunk celebrating the holiday that night. Washington knew that he had to plan a sneak attack in order to claim victory. That night the Patriots traveled ten miles to Trenton, New Jersey where the Hessians army stayed. In their favor, the freshly fallen snow allowed them to sneak up on the British capturing one thousand prisoners and guns and ammo for the upcoming war. On December 30, 1776 Washington’s army had become weak and slim. He pleaded to his men, “You have worn yourselves out with fatigues and hardships but we know not how to spare you.” (53) Washington offered them each a ten dollar bounty to help him fight. On that day, the Patriots came out with a victory over the