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St. Leger was forced to withdraw to Canada following the Siege of Fort Stanwix and the Battle of Oriskany
The British defeat at the Battle of Bennington and their failure to gain new supplies and horses
The Continental Army, led by George Washington, prevented General Howe from joining forces with General
Burgoyne
General George Washington realized that a major battle was imminent and called for any Militia to join the
Continental Army in New York that resulted in a large contingent of regular troops and militia gathered in the Saratoga
area
The Battles of Saratoga - Overview and Summary of the Battle of Freeman's Farm
The first crucial battle of Saratoga, the Battle of Freeman's Farm, took place on September 19, 1777. General John
Burgoyne had begun his advance south, but was stopped about 10 miles below Saratoga fighting occurred in a clearing
known as Freeman’s Farm. A militia of sharpshooters from Virginia, under Daniel Morgan, harassed the British. Burgoyne
lost two men for every one on the American side but were saved by the arrival of German Hessian forces under Riedesel.
The German Hessians were therefore instrumental in the British victory at the Battle of Freeman's Farm.
The Battles of Saratoga - Overview and Summary of the Battle of Bemis Heights
The second crucial battle of Saratoga, the Battle of Bemis Heights, occurred on October 7, 1777. Following the initial
battle at Freeman’s Farm, the American forces of led by Horatio Gates were positioned in their fortification on Bemis
Heights which was located nine miles south of Saratoga. Bemis Heights stood above the road that General John
Burgoyne and his British army needed to follow to reach Albany. The British forces tried to push through the American line
on Bemis Heights. Uncharacteristically, the Americans took the fight to the enemy and successfully assaulted the British
line, forcing them into a retreat toward Saratoga. The defeat at Bemis Heights forced General John Burgoyne to surrender
ten days later on October 17, 1777. Burgoyne surrendered 6222 men. Burgoyne returned to England in disgrace, and was
never given another command.
Result of the Battle of Saratoga: The Battles of Saratoga ended in victory for the Americans
Location of Saratoga Battlefield: The battlefield was located in Saratoga County, New York
Date of the Battle of Saratoga: September 19, 1777 and October 7, 1777
Combatants of the Battle of The British Army, and German Hessians fought against the Americans
Saratoga:
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Saratoga Strength of Forces: 9000 - Battle of Freeman's Farm 7200 - Battle of Freeman's Farm
12000 - Battle of Bemis Heights 6600 - Battle of Bemis Heights
The following picture represents some of the early designs of the American flag. The idea of flying a flag grew
from the requirements of ancient warfare and the battlefield and used as a rallying point for troops.
Fast Facts and info about the Battle of Saratoga and the Revolutionary War
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