British General John Burgoyne's Victory In The Civil War

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September 19, 1777, British General John Burgoyne achieved victory over American forces, which were led by Horatio Gates and Benedict Arnold. The battle resulted in the weakening of Burgoyne’s troops. Despite the fact they were weakened, they attacked the Americans once again on October 7th, at Bemis Heights, where they were defeated, forced to retreat, and surrendered ten days later. This American victory caused the French Government to enter the war as their ally.
After capturing Fort Ticonderoga, Burgoyne and his troops headed south, giving the American troops time to regroup. General George Washington sent Benedict Arnold, Daniel Morgan, and two brigades of Continentals from the Hudson Highlands. This resulted in the strengthening of Horatio

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