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Horatio Gates was first in command and Benedict Arnold was in second.

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Q: Why did Horatio Gates get credit for the Battle of Saratoga instead of Benedict Arnold?
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Who led the American forces to the battle of saratoga?

Horatio Gates, alongside Benedict Arnold.


Who was the winning general in the battle o Saratoga?

Horatio Gates gets the historical credit, but he was not even there. The actual commander on the field was Benedict Arnold.


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Horatio Gates was the official commander. However, Benedict Arnold was the commander who was responsible for the victory at the battle of Saratoga.


What did Benedict Arnold do to go to jail?

He didn't follow Horatio gates' orders to stay in his tent. He ultimately won the crucial battle of Saratoga.


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Gen. Hortio Gates was the general of the Continental Army during the Battle of Saratoga.


Who betrayed his nation in the battle of Saratoga?

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Who is John burgoyne?

Ab British general during the American Revolution who surrendered his entire army to General Horatio Gates and Benedict Arnold on October 17,1777 at the Battle of Saratoga


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What battle Benedict Arnold was in before he changed sides?

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