oct 17, 1777 - The Battle of Saratoga
Description:
On October 17, 1777, 5,895 British and Hessian troops surrendered their arms. The Battle of Saratoga was the turning point of the Revolutionary War. The surrender of a British army encouraged France to openly join the conflict on sides with the Americas.Added to timeline:
Date:
oct 17, 1777
Now
~ 248 years ago