General John Burgoyne was a British Army officer who is known for his role in American Revolutionary war. He led a force of 6200 strong men against Americans. After two small skirmishes with American forces near Saratoga, Burgoyne was trapped by the Americans and he along with his men surrendered on 17 October. 1777.
The troops surrendered after the french came.
It was after the second of the two Battles of Saratoga that General Burgoyne of Great Britain surrendered his men. This occurred on October 7, 1777.
The Battles of Saratoga
Battles of Saratoga.
The Battles of Saratoga
British General John Burgoyne's military career is most noted in the US for his surrender to the American army at Saratoga, bringing France into the American Revolution.
General John Burgoyne is important in the history of the Revolutionary War because of his surrender at the Battle of Saratoga to Colonial forces. He was nicknamed "Gentleman Johnny" by the Colonists.
In 1777, the river valley that provided the general scene for British General Burgoyne's surrender at Saratoga was the Hudson. In the two years prior to this surrender, various military actions had been fought alongside or near the Hudson River. In the fall of 1777, a true turning-point in the war occurred with the American victory at Saratoga.
General John Burgoyne was forced to surrender at the second Battle of Saratoga on October 17, 1777, giving the United States a victory. The first battle was fought on September 19th and was a victory for the British.
Hudson Valley
John Burgoyne was one such officer until his surrender at Saratoga.
Ohio River Valley