The Battle of Saratoga was actually 2 separate battles, fought a few weeks apart. The British were attempting to invade from Canada after they captured Fort Ticonderoga. The British then headed south, but were met by American soldiers and defeated. The American victory caused the French to finally come to the aid of the colonies as an ally.
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Because the battle was in New York Saratoga so they call it Saratoga battle.
It was after the second of the two Battles of Saratoga that General Burgoyne of Great Britain surrendered his men. This occurred on October 7, 1777.
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No he was not in the Battle of Saratoga. The battle of Saratoga N.Y. was with Benedict Arnold and American General Gates. George Washington was in Philadelphia at the time, hiding from the most powerful British army led by General Gage. The Battles of Saratoga was were the two American Generals faced off against the British General Burgoyne. The Americans won.
Battle at Saratoga and Valley Forge