The Battle of Saratoga-Freemans' Farm

by Kaira L.

The Battle of Saratoga-Freemans Farm took place on Friday, September 19, 1777 in Saratoga County, New York.

  • The British army under the lead of General Howe and Lord Cornwallis abandoned their posts in New Jersey and went to New York after the Battle of Princeton.
  • General Burgoyne was given control of the troops.
  • They gained control of Lake Champlain and The Hudson River Valley.
  • General Burgoyne planned to cross Lake Champlain from Quebec.
  • After crossing the lake they plan to take Ticonderoga.

The outcome of the battle was the British Forces won.

American leaders and important people:

Benedict Arnold

Daniel Morgan

General Horatio Gates

British leader:

General John Burgoyne

American Stats:

British Stats:

Strength of Force:9000

Killed:60

Wounded:260

Captured:0

Strength of Force:7200

Killed:140

Wounded:370

Captured:390

Battle of Saratoga Monument