“‘Tis Britain Alone That Is Our Enemy: German Captives and the Promise of America” by Ken Miller, published in Dangerous Guests: Enemy Captives and Revolutionary Communities during the War for Independence (Cornell University Press), examines the experience of German prisoners of war, including Hessians, held by American forces during the Revolutionary War. Miller explores how these captives were managed, housed, and integrated into local communities, as well as how promises of land, liberty, or enlistment influenced their decisions and loyalties. Drawing on prison records, personal accounts, and correspondence, the work highlights the complex social, political, and military interactions between captives and American civilians, revealing how the treatment and perception of enemy soldiers shaped both military outcomes and community dynamics during the conflict.
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