The Battle of Saratoga Bemis Heights- By Samuel M.


The Battle of Saratoga Bemis Heights took place on Tuesday, October 7, 1777 in Saratoga County, New York.

American Colonies great Leaders

Benedict Arnold

Benjamin Lincoln

General Horatio Gates

Great Britain Leader

General John Burgoyne

American forces

Strength of Force:6600

Killed:300

Wounded:370

Captured:5900

British colonies forces

Strength of forces:6600

Killed:30

Wounded:100

Captured: 0

Facts about the battle of Saratoga (Bemis Heights)

Facts:

1 The British hid by a river and albany could supply them for 6 Months!

2 The British had another 1700 men in a 40 mile range from them.

3 British split up with the rest of their troops to sneak up somewhere else.

4 Major Williams and Major Ackland were both made prisoners.Major Ackland was part of the Grenadiers.

Outcome of the Battle: American Colonies won by opposing team fleeing