Despite Rall's experience, the Hessians at Trenton did not admire their commander. Honeyman was a butcher and bartender, who traded with the British and Hessians. Some civilians joined the fight against the Hessians. Reed deserted, as did many other Hessians. He slips away and tries to help the Hessians escape. It was later claimed, Americans who surrendered were bayoneted by the Hessians. The allied forces included Hanoverians, Hessians, and the British. The single largest contingent came from Hesse-Kassel, hence the term "Hessians". The Continental and Pennsylvania navies provided enfilading fire against the Hessians. It was translated into German and sent among the Hessians. With most of the Hessians unable to fire their guns, the attack stalled. During an assault by the Hessians, John was killed, leaving his cannon unmanned. The captured Hessians were sent to Philadelphia and later Lancaster. By noon, Knyphausen and his Hessians restarted their advance. These soldiers, commonly known as Hessians, fought under the British flag.