Events tagged with "battles of saratoga"

Historical Events tagged with "battles of saratoga"

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Military & Warfare

British General John Burgoyne Surrenders at Saratoga

October 17th, 1777 247 years ago

British General John Burgoyne surrendered his forces to American General Horatio Gates after the pivotal Battles of Saratoga in New York. This significant event marked a turning point in the American Revolutionary War, as Burgoyne's defeat convinced France to support the American cause. The surrender took place in the context of a broader campaign by the British to gain control of New York and sever New England from the other colonies, ultimately failing due to supply issues and strong American resistance.