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Battle of Saratoga

The Battles of Saratoga conclusively decided the fate of British General John Burgoyne's army in the American War of Independence and are generally regarded as a turning point in the war. The battles were fought eighteen days apart on the same ground, south of Saratoga, New York...

Timeline of Events

1777

9.19.1777

First Battle of Saratoga/Battle of Freeman's Farm/Battle of Bemis Heights.

10.17.1777

American troops defeat the British in the Battle of Saratoga.

12.18.1777

The United States celebrates its first Thanksgiving, marking the recent victory by the Americans over General John Burgoyne in the Battle of Saratoga in October.