the battle of Saratoga (may 19, 1777 – oct 7, 1777)
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the battle of Saratoga was the turning point of the American Revolution.
10,000 British soldiers, led by General Burgoyne, began to march toward new york.G. B. planned to invade the city of Albany.on the way there the British were slowed down continually by a small group of colonial militiamen.
he arrived at Saratoga at sep.1777, but he found a colonial force about 8,000 that was commanded by General Horatio Gates.
the battle began oct.7 and lasted 10 days.
the Americans defeated the British army.
And the france joined the American Revolution on the side of the patriots.
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