October 17 in American History
British General Burgoyne surrendered his entire army to the Americans at Saratoga, New York — the turning point of the Revolution. The win convinced France that the Americans could actually win, and France's entry into the war on the American side made independence possible. One battle changed the whole equation.
In 1777: the American victory at Saratoga. British General Burgoyne surrendered his entire army to the Americans at Saratoga, New York — the turning point of the Revolution.
British General Burgoyne surrendered his entire army to the Americans at Saratoga, New York — the turning point of the Revolution. The win convinced France that the Americans could actually win, and France's entry into the war on the American side made independence possible. One battle changed the whole equation.
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