Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Great Britain” in entry german-mercenaries of Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History:
...r, and Lord George Germain, secretary for the colonies, and at the suggestion of Admiral Howe, promptly voted 25,000 men for service against the Americans.
It was difficult to obtain enlistments in Great Britain , and mercenaries were sought in Germany.
At the close of the year, and at the beginning of 1776, bargains were effected between representatives of the British government and the reigning princes of...
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