The Battle of Saratoga

The Battle of Saratoga was so important and a huge historical mark in history because this was helped to earn Frances alliance with the United States. The French for a long time had been wanting to get revenge on the British in the Revolutionary War but had waited for the right moment which was until they were certain the Americans would win. Benedict Arnold was very important to this war. He was the main general, and helped America win the Battle of Saratoga. This battle was a turning point in the war and gave Americans renewed hope in the war.

Horatio Gates was also very important to this war. He was a retired British soldier who served as an American general during the Revolutionary War. He took credit for the American victory in the Battle of Saratoga. John Burgoyne was another very important person in this situation. He was best known for his role in the American War of Independence. During the Saratoga campaign he surrendered his army of 5,000 men to the American troops. He was appointed to command a force that would capture Albany and end the rebellion.

The Battles of Oriskany and Benington are the battles that led up to the Battle of Saratoga. These battles weakened General Burgoyne’s number of troops and sapped his stock of supplies. These battles also made Burgoyne flee to Saratoga where the Continental Army led by General Horatio Gates and Benedict Arnold could close in on him.

The whole purpose of the Battle of Saratoga, was to decide the fate of General John Burgoyne’s in the Revolutionary War.