British and Hessian Prisoners in the Revolutionary War
Professor Ken Miller talked about how British and Hessian prisoners during the U.S. Revolutionary War clashed with the local population in L… read more
Professor Ken Miller talked about how British and Hessian prisoners during the U.S. Revolutionary War clashed with the local population in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. During the war, American revolutionaries held more than 13,000 prisoners, many near the town of Lancaster. According to Professor Miller, not only were the prisoners openly defiant, but also secretly aided by local loyalists. Professor Miller is the author of Dangerous Guests: Enemy Captives and Revolutionary Communities during the War for Independence. close
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