The German Mercenaries in Canada, 1776-1783
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The German Mercenaries in Canada, 1776-1783
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| Abstract |
The defence of Canada during the American Revolution rested on the postulate that a large force of regular troops should be retained in the colony. German mercenaries from the principalities of Brunswick-Luneburg, Hesse Hanau, Anhalt Zerbst, and Hesse Cassel formed part of that force. The aid of German mercenaries was deemed necessary for the success of the Canadian campaign of 1776, and the Burgoyne campaign of 1777. In the following years, they took part in most of Lieutenant-General Frederick Haldimand's plans to defend Canada. Some of the soldiers eventually melted into the French and English-speaking societies of Quebec after the war.
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Master's Thesis
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University of Western Ontario
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London, ON
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1964
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x-175p.
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| Language |
en
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| Citation |
Gradish, Stephen Francis. “The German Mercenaries in Canada, 1776-1783.” Master’s Thesis, University of Western Ontario, 1964.
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