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Essay Archive - Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga is considered to be the major turning point of the
American Revolution. This battle proved to the world that the fledgling
American army was an effective fighting force capable of defeating the
highly trained British forces in a major confrontation. As a result of this
successful battle, the European powers took interest in the cause of the
Americans and began to support them.
In the British Campaign of 1777, Major General Burgoyne planned a
concentric advance of three columns to meet in Albany, New York. He led the
main column, which moved southward along the Hudson River. A second column
under General ....
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