Battle of Yorktown
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They decieded to retreat
The battle of Saratoga was called the "turning point" of the American Revolution because it was the first victory for the American patriots. After this battle, the patriot's victory convinced the French to join in the Revolution on the American side, thus providing much military support for the U.S. soldiers.
The Continental Army won many battles (around 87), but lost most of the big ones because it was not as well-equipped as the British. The most important large battle victory was at Yorktown. Here are the major battles, and who won: Siege of Boston--Patriot victory Battle of Long Island--British victory Battle of Harlem Heights--Patriot victory Battle of Trenton--Patriot victory Battle of Princeton--Patriot victory Battle of Brandywine--British victory Battle of Germantown--British victory Battle of Saratoga--Patriot victory Battle of Monmouth--Usually regarded as a draw Siege of Charleston--British victory Battle of Camden--British victory Battle of Cowpens--Patriot victory Battle of Guilford Court House--British victory Siege of Yorktown--Patriot victory
Though it was Washington that accepted the surrender of the British troops, the victory would never have been possible without French naval power essentially neutralizing the British fleet and with people like Lafayette fighting at our side.
Trenton, NJ. The victory was actually won on Dec. 26, not on Christmas.