"The Hessians and the Other German Auxiliaries of Great Britain in the Revolutionary War" by Edward J. Lowell is a historical study of the German auxiliary troops who served under British command during the American Revolutionary War.
The book focuses primarily on soldiers drawn from the Landgraviate of Hesse-Kassel, along with contingents from other German states such as Brunswick and Waldeck, which were contracted to Great Britain through subsidy agreements. These forces formed a substantial part of British military strength in North America between 1776 and 1783.
A central theme is the military organization and deployment of German auxiliary troops, including their structure, training, leadership, and integration into British operational plans across multiple theaters of war such as New York, the Hudson Valley, and the southern colonies.
The work also examines the political and economic system of troop subsidies, explaining how German rulers maintained professional standing armies that could be leased abroad in exchange for financial compensation and diplomatic benefits.
Another key focus is the experience of Hessian soldiers in America, including battlefield service, discipline, captivity, and interactions with both British allies and American forces, as well as how these troops were perceived by contemporary observers.
