2h 50min, sep 19, 1777 y - The Battle of Freeman's Farm

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The Battle of Freeman's Farm, the first of the Battles of Saratoga, took place on September 19, 1777. This battle was one of the longest land battles of the Revolutionary War and is considered a British tactical victory.

How did the event set the stage for subsequent events?

1.) This event was the first of the Battles of Saratoga, which set the stage for the later battle of Bemis Heights.

2.) In addition, American riflemen were able to eliminate 500-600 British soldiers, while only losing ≈300 men themselves.

3.) Immediately after this battle, the American troops gathered to cut off the British retreat to Lake Champlain and Lake George, resulting in substantial damage to the British army.

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