Why Is Saratoga Called The Turning Point In The Revolutionary War

The Battle of Saratoga was called the turning point in the Revolutionary War. The reason why it was called the turning point in the Revolutionary War was the success at Saratoga gave France the confidence in the American cause to enter the war as an American ally.The Battle of Saratoga was a shocking victory in the American Revolution and helped secure the independence of the United States of America . The Battle of Saratoga was in the fall of 1777. British Lieutenant General John Burgoyne’s invasion of the northern colonies, had collided with General Horatio Gates and General Benedict Arnold. The American forces were led by Horatio Gates and Benedict Arnold. The American forces had 13,000 people in their army. The British forces were led by John Burgoyne. British troops were planning to go south from Montreal to Albany ,NY. …show more content…
John Burgoyne attacked at Freeman’s Farm. Freeman’s Farm was actually the farm of loyalist John Freeman. Benedict Arnold had led much of American troops at Freeman’s Farm. The British had won the battle, but the British needed reinforcements. At Freeman’s Farm the British forces lost men for every one on the American Forces. The British lost over 550 and the Americans lost approximately 280. This attack was a three column attack. Benedict Arnold and Horatio Gates started arguing and Benedict Arnold finally convinced Horatio Gates to order American soldiers onto the battlefield to meet at the center column. Benedict Arnold was a very important person in the Revolutionary war. He was called a traitor and a hero. Because he defected to the British people did not appreciate him much. He was seriously wounded in the left leg in one of the battles. He went to the enemy side and led the British Forces. It is rumored to his day General Arnold had led the attack on British redoubts. Benedict Arnold was shot, breaking his leg, as the redoubts were