The British used mercenaries in the revolutionary war. Though these men came from Hesse, half stayed behind and ultimately became 'American'. Later America allowed its pilots to 'become' mercenaries to fight for China against Japan (The Flying Tigers https://www.history.com/news/6-legendary-mercenary-armies-fr...)
Were the Hessians turned American considered British spies later?
Were the American pilots less trustworthy later?
It is impossible to generalize about mercenaries except to say they are a fact of life where people will take up the baton to hurt others for pay. The only way to prevent the atrocities that continue to plague our 'civilized' world is to treat people like the 'children' they are. Put them in a playpen and take away their toys. The equivalent is to build walls around every center of conflict and deprive them of any currency that would work outside these walls.
The concept of 'prison states' needs to be explored.
Were the Hessians turned American considered British spies later? Were the American pilots less trustworthy later?
It is impossible to generalize about mercenaries except to say they are a fact of life where people will take up the baton to hurt others for pay. The only way to prevent the atrocities that continue to plague our 'civilized' world is to treat people like the 'children' they are. Put them in a playpen and take away their toys. The equivalent is to build walls around every center of conflict and deprive them of any currency that would work outside these walls.
The concept of 'prison states' needs to be explored.