Battle of Saratoga/Winter at Valley Forge

Battle of Saratoga/Winter at Valley Forge

Battle at Saratoga

• The British believed that by cutting New England off from the rest of the colonies they could end the war.

• The British planned to attack the colonists from all sides and distract Washington from the main attack on Albany.

• Washington's troops were ready for them in Albany. They set up cannons up on hills and could see the enemy coming before the attack.

• The first battle was at Freeman's Field and the British won that, even though they had numerous causalities.

Saratoga Continued

• Burgoyne sent some 1,500 men on a mission to find food and scout out the American position. Winter was coming.

• The British forces were detected by the Americans, however, and the resulting battle lasted all day.

• In the end, the British were forced to retreat.

• Within two days, General Gates’s troops had completely surrounded the British at Saratoga, Burgoyne had no choice but to admit defeat. 

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There were actually 2 battle involved in the Battle of Saratoga.

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Winter At Valley Forge

Winter 1777-spring 1778

A rough time for the troops

• The were stationed 20 miles from Philadelphia

•  There was not enough food for everyone.

• They did not have enough fuel for fires to keep the barracks warm.

• They did not have enough fuel for fires to keep the barracks warm.

• George Washington was successful at keeping this army together.

• He persuaded soldiers not to leave.

• This skill contributed to his rising status as a great leader.

Open Ended

Why was it hard for the troops when they were in Valley Forge?

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