Battle of Saratoga

“…one of the Greatest battles that Ever was fought in America…” Major Henry Dearborn

The battle of saratoga was a turning point for the american revolution. It made other countries think that patriots would actually have a chance at winning. Including that it made the french ally with them against the British. It benefited the american army since the french contributed with supplies and money to help out. Which eventually led to troops and ships to help out the american army. This battle is one of the most important because as stated before it was a turning point making it very important in american history. As well for kids to understand that the american army fought hard against the british and were determined to win and have the freedom that they deserved.

The battle was won because General John Burgoyne, a british army officer wanted to set a trap for the patriots. This was to be done by taking away all of New York from the Americans. The plan consisted of three parts. Burgoyne would gosouth from Canada and plan to meet at Albany with Generals Barry St. Leger and William Howe. St. Leger was to move east from Fort Oswego, on Lake Onratio and Howe was to move north from Virginia. For general John this was a brilliant plan, he was sure to crush the american army with this. The problem was it didn't work, everything counter-attacked back to him. William Howe never got the message and went to Philadelphia instead. Burgoyne himself was stopped by American General Benedict Arnold at Saratoga. St. Leger made it to Albany and had it all to himself. John Burgoyne surrendered almost his entire army to General Horatio Gates on October 17, 1777.

The win of this battle included many things. Most importantly the persistence and determination as well as faith that the american army had was outstanding and very helpful to led them to their many wins. Also including the fact that they were able to have the french ally with them against the british. Bringing them one step closer to victory. Lastly, the help and leadership that they had with George Washington made them goes as far also.