What happen in the battle of sartoga?

Answer 1

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.