Turning Point of the Revolution
~The Battle of Saratoga, and Two
Other Minor Battles~
When: Fall of 1777
Where: Saratoga, New York
Progress of War: The British were excelling in most of the battles, and without another major win, the Americans might have had to surrender.
During the Battle: The British had a three way plan, to go to Oriskany, New York, then south of there, and then at Saratoga. Even though Howe and Burgoyne were great leaders they lost at all three places.
Who Won:The American Continental Army.
Importance of the Outcome: This was the turning point in the American Revolution. This was a great point of the war for the Americans because the French saw they won a major battle- Saratoga. This led the French from watching on the sidelines, to fighting on the battlefields with the Americans and against the British.
Important People in the Battle of Saratoga Plus Two Other Minor Battles:
Sir William Howe Fact File:
What Side Was He On: The Redcoats
What Did He Do: He was a general who led the men at the Battle of Oriskany, and south of there.
Did He Win OR Fail: He failed to have the Redcoats win at this battle this was because of miscommunication between Howe and Burgoyne regarding battle plans.
General John Burgoyne Fact File:
What Side Was He On: The Redcoats
What Did He Do: He Led the British troops at the Battle of Saratoga.
Did He Win OR Fail:He failed to have the Redcoats win the Battle of Saratoga. This was because the army could not break the American line of defense. His forces were reduced to 5,000 men, and they were forced to surrender.
General George Washington Fact File:
What Side Was He On: The Patriots (American Continental Army)
What Did He Do:He led the American Continental Army at Oriskany, South of Oriskany, and Saratoga.
Did He Win OR Fail: He won all three battles, for the American Continental Army.
