the Battle of Saratoga: 1777 Campaign That Turned Tide American Revolution -- With Detailed Maps, Diagrams, and a Gripping Narrative Two Pivotal Engagements

On September 19 and October 7, 1777, two battles near Saratoga, New York, changed the course of world history. The British plan to split the rebellious American colonies along the Hudson River ended in disaster, and the American victory persuaded France to enter the war as an ally. This book brings that pivotal campaign to life with a gripping narrative and 15 clear maps and diagrams.Follow General John Burgoyne's army as it marches south from Canada, slowed by wilderness and supply shortages. Watch as American forces under General Horatio Gates, with the fiery Benedict Arnold and deadly riflemen like Daniel Morgan, strike back. The engagements at Freeman's Farm and Bemis Heights are reconstructed phase by phase, showing how American resilience and British blunders led to the surrender of an entire British army.Inside, you will discover: - The strategic setting: why the Hudson River was the key to the war- Burgoyne's ambitious plan and the obstacles that doomed it- Detailed battle maps showing troop movements at Freeman's Farm and Bemis Heights- Profiles of key commanders: Burgoyne, Gates, Arnold, and Morgan- The critical role of American riflemen and militia- How the French alliance was forged and why it won the warWith chapter timelines, key takeaways, and a quick-reference appendix, this is the definitive account for anyone who wants to understand the turning point of the American Revolution.