028 The American Revolution: Saratoga Part II

In our last episode we spoke of the John Burgoyne's advance down
the Hudson River Valley. After being repulsed at the Battle of
Bennington and the failure of the siege of Fort Stanwix, Burgoyne
was in trouble. Electing to continue his advance, he met Horatio
Gates and his Continentals near Saratoga, New York. After two
failed attempts to carry the American position, Burgoyne had no
choice but to surrender. This was a pivotal point in the
revolution. The victory convinced France to recognize the
United States and bind themselves together in an alliance.


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