Germans, French, Spaniards and the Dutch were involved in the American Revolution, according to Maps of the World.
The Revolutionary War was fought between Great Britain, which was ruled by King George III at the time, and the British colonists in America. The colonists themselves were split, with Loyalists on the side of Great Britain, and Patriots on the side of the colonial rebels. The majority of people living in the colonies were “fence-sitters,” who were undecided on the issue.
These were nationalities were international allies:
- Hessian (German) soldiers made up around one third of the British troops
- France joined on the side of the colonists after they declared independence in 1776
- Spain entered in 1779, allying with France
- Dutch Republic entered in 1780 on the side of the colonies
For more facts about the American Revolution go to: Maps of the World