Battles of Saratoga

     During the process of taking over America the British and the Patriots had to fight many battles. it was obvious that the Patriots were outnumbered and were less prepared for a war than the British since the American Army was formed of volunteers or some soldiers, some got paid other just did it for the love of their country. One series of battles that stands out are the Battles of Saratoga that were fought in up state New York. The king t the time suggested to send a strong army to fight the Patriots which were trying to take back New York. They send General John Burgoyne and his troops to defeat them coming form Canada through the Hudson Valley.

     With their troops combining Germans and British Burgoyne was really confident in their winning ahead but coming down through the Hudson River they fell in  Patriots trap. Washington had the idea to move the New York militia and get by surprise the British in Saratoga. The British weren't prepared since the Fort Ticonderoga was abandoned and the Patriots took over it they had no clue. In that point many battles were fought since July 1777. British fought but couldn't understand why the Patriots continued fighting because they knew they would never win.


      Burgoyne counted in other troops leaded by General Clinton and Germain but they failed at winning the battles. Washington had written convention which he could sign to surrender and lose the battle as well. In october the last troops failed since their commanders were badly injures by rifles and battle wounds. General Burgoyne was forced to sign the convention and surrendered to the Patriots on October 17 of 1777.