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 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:
American leaders and important people:
Benedict Arnold
Benedict Arnold
Daniel Morgan
Daniel Morgan
General Horatio Gates
General Horatio Gates
British leader:
British leader:
General John Burgoyne
General John Burgoyne
American Stats:
American Stats:
British Stats:
British Stats:
Strength of Force:9000
Strength of Force:9000
Killed:60
Killed:60
Wounded:260
Wounded:260
Captured:0
Captured:0
Strength of Force:7200
Strength of Force:7200
Killed:140
Killed:140
Wounded:370
Wounded:370
Captured:390
Captured:390
Battle of Saratoga Monument
Battle of Saratoga Monument