General John Burgoyne’s British Army crossed to the west bank of the Hudson River in mid-September to continue its march towards Albany. General Benedict Arnold had placed American troops in a virtually unassailable position on high ground called Bemis Heights. On September 19, Burgoyne moved through heavy woods around the American flank, hoping to surprise the Continentals. However, Arnold, anticipating this move, sent Captain Daniel Morgan’s Virginia riflemen and Major Henry Dearborn’s light infantry to attack the British at Freeman’s Farm before they could deploy.

Tom Hand, creator and publisher of Americana Corner, discusses how events unfolded during the Battles of Saratoga, and why it still matters today.

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New York Public Library
Brown University Library
Library of Congress
U.S. Army Center of Military History
Metropolitan Museum of Art
National Army Museum
The National Guard

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