250 Years of the United States: Have Mercy, the Hessians Are Coming
Two and a half centuries ago, tens of thousands of Hessian soldiers set foot on American soil with the mission to quell the rebellion on behalf of the British Crown. This endeavor was underpinned by a questionable business model.
English Translation:
250 years ago, tens of thousands of Hessian soldiers arrived in America to suppress the rebellion for the British Crown. Behind this was a questionable business model.
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