South of Saratoga The Battles of Saratoga brought the destiny of British General Burgoyne's army in the American Revolutionary War. The battles were fought eighteen days apart on the same ground , south of Saratoga, New York.
Battle of Freeman's Farm Burgoyne had divide New England from the southern colonies during his campaign and had started well, but later his success slowed. Although he won a small victory over General Gates and the Continental Army during the Battle of Freeman's Farm at the cost of significant casualties.
An American Ally Burgoyne’s decision to surrender influenced France to casually engage in the war as an American ally, having previously given supplies, ammunition and guns, notably the de Valliere which played an important role in Saratoga.
End of Conflict After intensefighting , noticeable by Arnold's determined assembling of the American troops Burgoyne's forces were unable to hold ground that they held before the September 19 battle, and the Americans captured a portion of the British defenses.