The Battle of Saratoga

A misconception many people have about the Battle of Saratoga that it was only battle but it actually consisted of two battles. The Battle of Saratoga lasted from September 19, 1777 to October 7, 1777. At the time of the battle the British campaign thought they had their next plan in attack so far in advance that they were guaranteed a victory. General Horatio Gates assumed the command of the northern American forces on August 19, 1777 and was greeted with …

…Soon after the treaty was signed with France, Great Britain and France were at war. Spain eventually followed France and before long England was at war with Holland also. As a result of the murder of Jane McCrea, Lieutenant David Jones of the Loyalist Volunteers fiancée, by Indian allies of the British and the victory at Bennington the colonial army was becoming stronger every day as volunteers came to join in ever increasing numbers.