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The battle at Fort Ticonderoga.
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What battle came after the Battle of Saratoga?
The battle of Saratoga may also be called the battle-s of Saratoga, since it refers to two engagements (Freeman's Farm on Sept. 19, and Bemis Heights on October 7).At the same time the British "Philadelphia campaign" of 1777-78 was also going on. Overlapping with the Saratoga battles were the "Paoli Massacre" of September 20 and The Battle of Germantown on October 4.The next "major" battle after Burgoyne's surrender at Saratoga (Oct 17, 1777) is the Battle of Monmouth Court House (New Jersey), June 28, 1778. (This was the last major battle of the Revolution in the North.) But between mid-October and December of 1777 there were several smaller battles between the British and American troops in the Philadelphia region, beginning with the Battle of Red Bank at Fort Mercer (October 22) and including the Siege of Fort Miflin (Nov 10-15), the Battle of White Marsh (Dec 5-8) and the Battle of Matson's Ford (Dec 11).There was also a small skirmish on May 20, 1778 known as the Battle of Barren Hill [present day Lafayette Hill].
Where did General John Burgoyne surrender at?
British General "Gentleman Johnny" Burgoyne surrendered his army of 6,200 soldiers to the Americans at the Battle of Saratoga. He was tasked to split the New England states away from the 13 colonies, but after the British forces in New York City marched south to Philadelphia instead of reinforcing Burgoyne, his forces were surrounded by superior American troops. He unsuccessfully fought two small battles in order to break out before surrendering.
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What happen in the battle of sartoga?
The Battle of Saratoga was fought in 2 stages. In Sep 1777 and second in Oct. British Gen John Burgoyne was marching a large force south to join Sir Wm Howe's army in the lower Hudson Valley. On 19Sep he was met by Colonial Gen Horatio Gates, and was not able to break Gate's line. That was the First Battle of Saratoga. On 7Oct, Burgoyne with a small forces attempted to scout the area for an escape route so he could continue his march south to join Howe. He was met by Colonial Gen Benedict Arnold and his army who routed them. This was the Second Battle of Saratoga. On 8Oct Burgoyne began his retreat, but Gen Howe's army had them surrounded. On 17Oct, Burgoyne formally surrendered with the provision that his troops return to Britain and not serve again in North America. The overwhelming Colonial victories at Saratoga brought European support for the Colonial cause. France recognized American Independence and gave military support to the cause.
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