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The Battle of Saratoga (American Revolution) was a major victory for George Washington’s Continental Army, which encouraged the French, Spanish, and Dutch to...
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This week on History Happy Hour, take a fresh look at the battle that was the turning point of the American Revolution: Saratoga! Host historians Chris And...
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The Battle of Saratoga was the result of the British intent to control the Hudson River, a crucial supply line for the Continental Army.
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The American victories in the Battles of Saratoga helped convince France to recognize the new nation’s independence. In 1778 the Continental Congress made an alliance with France, and the French sent a naval fleet, ground troops, and supplies to assist the Continental Army in the war.
For Kids: In the fall of 1777, the colonists forced the surrender of 6,000 British troops at the Battle of Saratoga in New York State. It was a huge win for the colonists and a huge loss for the British.
Battles of Saratoga, in the American Revolution, closely related engagements in autumn 1777. The American victories led the French to recognize the colonies’ independence and to provide them with military assistance. This marked the turning point of the war, virtually ensuring ultimate victory for the colonies.
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The Battles of Saratoga were a series of battles that culminated in the Battle of Saratoga and the surrender of British General John Burgoyne. This decisive victory by the Americans was a turning point of the Revolutionary War.
