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Battle of Saratoga

====Battle of Saratoga took place on September 19 and October 7, 1777. It was the turning point of the war because the British General John Burgoyne's army lost to the colonists during the American Revolutionary War. It was fought for eight days on Hudso River which is South of Saratoga, in New York Stat General John Burgoyne commanded the British Army, and General Horatio Gates and Brigadier Benedict Arnold controlled the American Army. ==== ====The American side had about 8500 troops in September, and about 12,000 by the second battle in October 1777. The troops included New Englanders, New Yorkers, Marylanders, Pennsylvanians, Native Americans, Canadians, French volunteers, and one Pole-Thaddeus Kosciusko. On the other hand, the British troops had 5,000 troops including British, Brunswickers, Canadians, and Native Americans. ==== ====The British troops wore red coats and leather caps or tricorne hats. Additionally, the Continental Army wore blue uniform coats although the militia wore rough clothing. The British troops and the Americans both were protected by muskets and guns and some Pennsylvania and Virginia troops and militia brought long, small calibre, rifled weapons. ==== ====The first battle of Saratoga is also known as the Freeman's Farm. The British troops had 7,000 troops however on that day they were separated into three groups. The Americans were not ready when the British attacked, and was able to dominate the battle fiend and ensure the farm. Though the British were able to dominate the battle field they lost over 600 troops and were short on food and supplies. ==== ====The second battle of Saratoga is also known as Battle of Bemis Heights. Burgoyne decided to use three ways of attacks. The attacks begun on October 7, around noon. However the attacks by the British did not work. Soon the British left the battle field. ==== ====The British lost about 1,000 troops from the Freeman's Farm Battle, however on the other hand the Americans only lost about 500 troops. The British had low supplies and was not in a situation that they could fight against the Americans. Burgoyne had no choice, so he put up a tent in Saratoga and decided to have a descussion with the American General. First the British General asked for a unconditional surrender, but an entire British army was taken as prisoners of war. Some British prisoners stayed in America instead of going back. ====

//October 17, 1777// - The British Army Surrounders
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