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Book SynopsisDespite the importance of Germans in British forces in the American War of Independence, historians have largely overlooked these men. Drawing on research in German military records and common soldiers' letters and diaries, Daniel Krebs places them centre stage in
A Generous and Merciful Enemy.
Trade ReviewDaniel Krebs offers a wealth of new material and interpretation in this study of the experiences of lower-ranking German officers and enlisted men captured and made POWs by the Americans during the Revolutionary War. This is an important contribution to Revolutionary War, military history, and prisoner-of-war studies."" - Lawrence E. Babits, author of
A Devil of a Whipping: The Battle of Cowpens""Krebs's scholarship is thorough and admirable. His research - conducted among German sources often difficult to access - and conclusions not only illuminate his immediate subject but are significant for our understanding of the broader German role in the War for Independence."" - J. A. Houlding, author of
Fit for Service: The Training of the British Army, 1715 - 1795""This engaging, richly detailed study is a significant contribution. Avoiding commonplace views, Krebs examines anew the social background of German recruits, their motivations, and recruiting practices, as well as surrender rituals and the policies and practices affecting prisoners of war."" - John Resch, author of
Suffering Soldiers: Revolutionary War Veterans, Moral Sentiment, and Political Culture in the Early Republic
