October 17: General Burgoyne surrenders at Saratoga, renewing American hopes and bringing France fully into the war
The second battle, the Battle of Bemis Heights, occurred on October 7th, when Burgoyne determined to break free from the encircling colonial forces and drive them from the field. The … Continue reading →
October 7: Battle of Bemis Heights (Second Battle of Saratoga)
Second of two battles that led to the British surrender at Saratoga (American War of Independence). After failing to even reach the American lines in his previous attack (Battle of … Continue reading →
October 6: Battle of Fort Clinton and Fort Montgomery
Sailing up the Hudson River to come to the aid of General John Burgoyne and the besieged British army at Saratoga, General Henry Clinton and 3,000 British troops stop to … Continue reading →