This is a new look at the Battle of Rhode Island with a spotlight on the lives of the Hessian Soldiers who fought alongside King George's men. Schroder examined many German language references of the day, many highly corroborated by British works, to bring us a fuller picture of a less well-known battle for American Independence.

December 8, 1776: occupation of Newport -- Prelude to hostilities -- Treaties for troop support -- The troops -- Troop movements -- America -- Newport -- Soldering in snow and ice -- 1777 a time of quiet -- Troop administration -- British defensive measurers -- Raids and incursions -- The Treaty of Paris -- Just in time: the 1778 troop reinforcements -- The 1778 Siege of Newport -- The Battle of Rhode Island -- After the battle -- 1779: time to leave -- Concluding thoughts.