112 Tadeusz Kościuszko - One Minute History

Kostuszko, a Polish military architect, joins the American Revolution, serving as a Colonel under General Gates. He plays a crucial role in the strategic retreat from Fort Ticonderoga and constructs defenses at Bemis Heights, leading to a tactical advantage for the Americans. This results in General Burgoyne's surrender at Saratoga, prompting France to recognize the United States and join the war, significantly altering the course of the American Revolution.

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