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The Battles of Saratoga - 1777

One of the most decisive battles in world history ended
with the surrender near here of the British army invading
from Canada under General "Gentleman Johnny" Burgoyne
in 1777. The defeat ended a summer-long campaign by over
7,000 British, Hessian mercenaries, and Indians to capture
Albany and then split the colonies in a drive south.

Americans under Major General Philip Schuyler slowed
the advance, and his successor, Major General Horatio Gates,
stopped it in battles fought September 19 and October 7
in the area now within Saratoga National Historical Park.
News of the surrender treaty signed October 17 raised
American morale and led to the Franco-American Alliance
which brought badly needed French troops to the cause.

Marker Name: The Battles of Saratoga - 1777 Marker Type: Roadside Agency: State Education Department, NYS American Revolution Bicentennial Commission, DOT Dedication Date: -9223372036854775808 City/Town/Village Name: Glens Falls County: Warren Region: The Adirondacks (Region 5) Website: Not listed

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