Steven (Stephen) Bier
Historian and author of Facing Washington's Crossing: The Hessians and the Battle of Trenton, offering expertise on Hessian soldiers and their experiences during the American Revolution.
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Mar 24, 2026 • 46min
Washington's Crossing from the Other Side: Three Hessian Soldiers' Stories of Defeat and Capture at the Battle of Trenton
Dr. Steven Bier, historian and author of Facing Washington's Crossing, explores Hessian soldiers from Hesse-Kassel. He follows three men—Private Johannes Reuber and Lieutenants Jakob Piel and Andreas Wiederhold—during the surprise at Trenton. Short scenes cover their shock in the storm, chaotic combat, capture, and the unexpected mercy and later lives of many who stayed in America.
