In this battle a large British force surrendered to the Americans. The American's almost had twice the number of men to fight compared to the British. The battle happened in October 7, 1777. The British tried to divide and conquer to attack the american's but they weren't successful. The American's managed to grab one of Burgoyne's supply boats.
On October 8th the British fell back to saratoga. The American's quickly followed the British. The American's surrounded the british forcing them in. Burgoyne had one chance to retreat farther but he let them go away. "Almost all the messengers attempting the journey between Burgoyne and Clinton were caught and hanged by the Americans." the article
On October 8th the British fell back to saratoga. The American's quickly followed the British. The American's surrounded the british forcing them in. Burgoyne had one chance to retreat farther but he let them go away. "Almost all the messengers attempting the journey between Burgoyne and Clinton were caught and hanged by the Americans." the article