Prisoners in The American Revolutionary War - British and German Prisoners

British and German Prisoners

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Some British and Hessian prisoners were paroled to American farmers. Their labor made up for shortages caused by the number of men serving in the American army. Usually their return was room and board, supplied by the contractor. Notable prisoners included John Burgoyne, Charles Cornwallis and John Andre.

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