sep 19, 1777 - Title: Battle of Saratoga Date: September 19, 1777 Occurring on the Hudson River in New York, this battle was important because it marked a turning point in the war for the Colonists. Up until this point, they were losing the war but because of this battle, the French allied with the colonists in an effort to win against Britain.
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