The Turning Point: Battle of Saratoga

British Generals

• Gen. Howe from NYC

• Gen. St. Leger from Montreal

• Gen. Burgoyne from Quebec

General Howe decides to head to take over the colonial capital.

Continental Congress flees to York, PA

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Howe goes to Philadelphia

Benedict Arnold defeats St. Leger and the British at Fort Stanwix.

Benedict Arnold continues on with his men to Saratoga.

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St. Leger stopped

British General Burgoyne arrives in Saratoga, NY.

Patriot General Horatio Gates defeats the British

Patriot Benedict Arnold

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General Burgoyne arrives

Battle Overview

• British General Burgoyne fights initially with Patriot General Horatio Gates

• Patriot General Benedict Arnold comes with reinforcements and they surround the British and force them to surrender.

Battle Outcome/importance:
The Turning Point

• The Battle of Saratoga was a crucial turning point in the American Revolutionary War.

• Benjamin Franklin had been in France trying to get make an alliance with them.

• The American victory at Saratoga convinced France to openly support the American cause.

• This support led to a formal alliance and increased military aid.

Extreme hardships to improved discipline and effectiveness.

• Prussian officer that didn't speak English.

• Organized the camp

• Trained and drilled soldiers to be disciplined and effective

• Continental Army becomes a more unified force capable of defeating the British

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Baron von Steuben

• Baron von Steuben- Trained and drilled soldiers to be disciplined and effective

• Marquis de Lafayette- French general that supported the Patriots

• Washington- Commanding officer of the Patriots

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Key Figures:

Description of Conditions

• no food, clothing, disease (smallpox)

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Importance:

• despite harsh conditions, turning point for the army, come out a more effective fighting force​