Defend 1776 – Battle Line: The Battle of Saratoga September 19 & October 7, 1777 – Saratoga, New York
The Battle of Saratoga was the turning point of the American Revolution—a thunderous triumph that changed the course of history. In the fall of 1777, British General John Burgoyne marched south from Canada to sever New England from the rest of the colonies. But American forces, led by Generals Horatio Gates and Benedict Arnold, stood firm. After two intense battles at Freeman’s Farm and Bemis Heights, the British were surrounded and forced to surrender on October 17. The victory at Saratoga electrified the world, convincing France to join the war as an American ally. It proved that the patriots could win—not just survive. From forest to field, the cry for liberty roared louder than ever. At Saratoga, the Revolution found its momentum—and the cause to defend 1776 gained unstoppable force.
