The battle of saratoga happened on October 17, 1777.
The battle of saratoga was important because it was a turning point in the revolutionary war.
It was a turning point for america because they were losing the Revolutionary War.
America started getting international recognition which led to aid in the war against british government.
The battle of saratoga was actually two battles September 19, 1777 and october 17, 1777.
At the end of the war the total dead british was 1,500 the total dead american was 500, and the americans winning. And after the war was over the French joined America's side.
The British paid the Margrave of Hesse to “rent” his troops in