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Two battles in the fall of 1777 that marked the turning point for the Continental Army in the American Revolution were the Battles of Saratoga. British troops under the command of Gen. John Burgoyne assembled along the St. Lawrence River after successfully defending Canada from an American invasion in 1775–76.
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.
(1m 42s) TV-14. The Battle of Saratoga secured a critical French alliance for the Americans during the American Revolution, providing monetary and military support to outlast the British.
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September 19, 1777 - October 17, 1777. Location: New York. United States. Participants: United Kingdom. United States. Context: American Revolution. Major Events: Battle of Freeman’s Farm. Battle of Bemis Heights. On the Web: American History Central - The Saratoga Campaign of 1777 (Apr. 29, 2024)