Battle Digest: Saratoga

A concise guide to this dramatic Revolutionary War campaign with facts, maps, historical significance, and more.

In 1777, the British had the confidence to launch a plan to divide the Colonies along the Hudson River. After a promising British start, however, the Saratoga campaign would grind to a halt before turning into a stunning American victory. The battle rejuvenated the cause of independence while sowing the first seeds of doubt in Britain's Parliament. Most significantly, the America...