SARATOGA, BATTLES OF

fought in the American Revolution near Saratoga, N.Y. September 19-October 7, 1777, between the British under Burgoyne, and the Americans under Gates, The British had planned the invasion of New York from Canada along Lake Cham plain and Lake George and expected to effect a junction with troops sent from New York. The advance | began in May 1777 and Crown Point, Ticonderoga, and Fort Edward were won, The Hastern body of the forces of invasion were defeated by General Bennington. The American troops under Philip Schuyler were forced back and General Gates succeeded to the command, taking up a position on Bemis Heights. Burgoyne, on Sept. 19, attacked the American right under Benedict Arnold at Freeman’s Farm, and the struggle was hotly fought until night, both sides claiming victory. Burgoyne, his communications broken, fortified and awaited reinforcements. His supplies failing he was forced to renew the fight on October 7. Arnold, who in the meantime had been relieved of his command, rushed to the front and took command, General Simon Fraser the most valiant British officer was killed, and during the retreat of the British Arnold was wounded. Burgoyne fell back on Saratoga where he surrendered with 6,000 men on Oct. 17, 1777. Gates wanted to allow the British to return to England on their promise not to fight again in this war but Congre refused to ratify, and they remained in prison to the end of the Revolution. ) sees wen