Battle Of Saratoga
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The is considered to be the major turning point of the
American Revolution. This battle proved to the world that the fledgling
American army was an effective fighting force capable of defeating the
highly trained British forces in a major confrontation. As a result of this
successful battle, the ....
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.... the Continental forces of New England.
Initially, the British plan appeared to be working. Burgoyne's army
continually pushed back the Americans southward along the Hudson River with
only minor casualties. In an attempt to slow the British advances, the
American General Philip Schuyler detached 1000 men under the command of
Major General Benedict Arnold. This force moved west to thwart St. Leger's
eastward advance along the Mohawk River. Arnold returned with his
detachment after repelling S ....
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