Battle+of+Saratoga

=﻿Battle of Saratoga=

The battle of Saratoga changed the American Revolution forever. It was sometimes called the Battle__s__ of Saratoga. It was the turing point of the war. Why? It was the fate of John Burgoyne's army. General John Burgoyne and army of about 7,000 men went to Albany, NY to meet with Colonel Barry St. Leger and General William Howe, and their armies. The result would be total control of the upstate of New York. After passing Saratoga, they went to cut through the woods at Freeman's Farm. But they were unaware of the American forces in a nearby clearing in the woods. Americans had to relinquish the field, but halted Burgoyne's advance and inflicted losses that British could'nt afford. The British kept their postition at Bemis Heights and built forts, the Americans also built forts, two miles south. The British assaulted the American lines and lost 1,000 men leaving them three to one. Burgoyne was forced to surrender and that was the turning point of the war. British losses: 1,000 men in both battles, leaving Burgoyne outnumbered three to one. American losses: 500 killed and wounded.
 * First Saratoga**
 * Battle of Freedman's Farm(Sept 9)**
 * Second Saratoga**
 * Battle of Bemis Heights(Oct. 7)**