Battle Analysis Battle of Saratoga Freeman’s Farm September 19, 1777 Barber’s Wheatfield & Breymann’s Redoubt October 7, 1777.

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Battle Analysis Battle of Saratoga Freeman’s Farm September 19, 1777 Barber’s Wheatfield & Breymann’s Redoubt October 7, 1777

xxx xxxx x June-October 1777 British Plans

Comparison of Forces Major General Horatio Gates Major General John Burgoyne 4,000 English Regulars 3,000 German Mercenaries 650 Canadians 500 Indians 52 Cannon Major General Benedict Arnold Pennsylvania Rifle 500 Soldiers 900 Indians Troops 6,500 Continentals 1,500 Militia Troops Colonel Barry St. Leger

xxx June Aug Sept Oct 1777 July xxx xxxx x x x x x June-October 1777 Burgoyne’s Expedition

Burgoyne’s Plan of Attack

Fraser Hamilton Riedesel Gates Freeman’s Farm September 19, 1777

xxx June Aug Sept Oct 1777 July June-October 1777 Burgoyne’s Expedition

Hudson River Miles N To Albany Mill Creek American Bridge of Boats Bemis Tavern Bemis Heights Gates’ HQ Neilson’s House Barber House Middle Ravine Great Ravine Sword’s House To Saratoga 01/2 1 British Bridge of Boats Freeman’s Farm Gates Barber’s Wheatfield & Breymann’s Redoubt October 7, 1777 Balcarres’ Redoubt Breymann’s Redoubt

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