Hessians
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Hessians has been mentioned in one podcast episode on American History Tellers (Oct 2025).
Hessians were German soldiers who served as auxiliaries to the British Army in several major wars in the 18th century, most notably in the American Revolutionary War. The term is a synecdoche for all Germans who fought on the British side, since 65% came from the German states of Hesse-Kassel and Hesse-Hanau. Known for their discipline and martial prowess, around 30,000 to 37,000 Hessians fought in the war, comprising approximately 25% of British land forces.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Oct 2025 on American History Tellers |
Who talks about Hessians on podcasts?
Hessians came up; the most recent mention was Oct 2025 on American History Tellers.
What is Hessians mentioned alongside?
Hessians is most often mentioned alongside Molly Bach, Alita Rosanski and Jenny Lauer Beckman.
Mentioned together: Molly Bach, Alita Rosanski, Jenny Lauer Beckman, American History Tellers, Airship, Paulie Striker, Marshall Louie, Thum, Tombstone, Arizona, Gunfight at the O.K. Corral