Statements (103)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:mercenaries
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| gptkbp:are_known_for |
discipline
fighting in winter conditions |
| gptkbp:are_part_of |
British military strategy
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| gptkbp:contracted_by |
gptkb:British_Crown
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced American military tactics
depicted in American folklore associated with the term ' Hessian' in American culture |
| gptkbp:demographics |
included various social classes
primarily German-speaking recruited from different regions of Hesse |
| gptkbp:disbanded |
gptkb:American_Revolutionary_War
|
| gptkbp:economic_aspect |
contributed to the economy of Hesse
involved in trade and commerce post-war paid by British government |
| gptkbp:fate_after_war |
some integrated into American society
some returned to Germany some settled in America |
| gptkbp:fought_against |
gptkb:Continental_Army
|
| gptkbp:has_impact_on |
military strategies
|
| gptkbp:has_relationship_with |
gptkb:Patriot
|
| gptkbp:has_units |
gptkb:Hessian_Artillery
gptkb:Hessian_Light_Infantry Grenadiers Jägers |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
example of mercenary use in warfare
highlighted the global nature of the American Revolutionary War symbol of foreign intervention in American Revolution |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Hessian soldiers
|
| gptkbp:involved_units |
gptkb:infantry
Grenadiers Jägers |
| gptkbp:is_led_by |
gptkb:General_Wilhelm_von_Knyphausen
|
| gptkbp:is_notable_for |
use of bayonets
|
| gptkbp:is_opposed_by |
American patriots
|
| gptkbp:is_trained_in |
gptkb:military_strategy
|
| gptkbp:leadership |
notable leaders included Friedrich Wilhelm von Lossberg
commanded by German officers notable leaders included Johann Gottlieb Rall notable leaders included Wilhelm von Knyphausen |
| gptkbp:legacy |
inspired literature and art
remains a topic of historical study contributed to the narrative of the American Revolution |
| gptkbp:military_lessons |
experienced in various forms of combat
trained in European military tactics utilized in skirmishes and formal battles |
| gptkbp:military_unit |
gptkb:artillery
gptkb:Cavalry gptkb:infantry |
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_Trenton
gptkb:Siege_of_Yorktown gptkb:Battle_of_Germantown gptkb:Battle_of_Brandywine gptkb:Battle_of_Saratoga gptkb:Battle_of_Princeton gptkb:Battle_of_Monmouth |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
fighting for the British during the American Revolutionary War
|
| gptkbp:number |
approximately 30,000
|
| gptkbp:origin |
gptkb:Hesse,_Germany
|
| gptkbp:originated_in |
Hesse region of Germany
|
| gptkbp:participated_in |
gptkb:American_Revolutionary_War
|
| gptkbp:some_deserted_to |
American side
|
| gptkbp:strength |
approximately 30,000
|
| gptkbp:uniform |
carried distinctive flags
distinctive uniforms with blue coats wore white or yellow facings |
| gptkbp:was_involved_in |
gptkb:naval_warfare
gptkb:intelligence_gathering supply chain logistics guerrilla tactics logistical challenges cultural exchanges diplomatic missions reconnaissance missions defensive operations urban warfare prisoner exchanges artillery support supply raids offensive operations treaties with Native Americans fortification construction medical support operations cavalry engagements loyalist support civilian interactions establishing supply lines post-war settlements recruitment of local forces defense of Quebec skirmishes with local militias occupation of New York City campaigns in New Jersey campaigns in Pennsylvania campaigns in the Southern colonies logistical support for British forces rural skirmishes sieges of American forts training of loyalist militias |
| gptkbp:were_employed_by |
gptkb:British_Army
|
| gptkbp:were_paid_by |
gptkb:British_government
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:George_Washington's_crossing
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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