oct 7, 1777 - Battle of Bemis Heights

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Also known as the Second Battle of Saratoga, American troops led by General Benedict Arnold crushed British General Burgoyne's troops in Saratoga, NY. It represented a turning point in the Revolutionary War, and eventually encouraged France to join the Americans in the fight.

Casualties:
90 Americans killed
240 Americans wounded
440 British & allies killed
695 British & allies wounded
6222 British & allies captured

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