The Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of Saratoga took place in September and October of 1777. General Burgoyne of England wanted to defeat the American army by dividing them. In September, Burgoyne won the battle against the Continental army, but the victory cost him many causalities. Because of this, the Americans were able to re-take Saratoga from the British. General Burgoyne attacked the Americans again at Saratoga, but this time the outcome was severely different. The British were crushed by the Continental Army and Burgoyne surrendered on October 17, 1777.
The Battle of Saratoga was the greatest victory for the American army. This was because it not only diminished the number of British soldiers, but it greatly strengthened the Continental army in numbers and morale. Another reason that this victory was important for the American Revolution was because France decided to join the war with the Americans when they heard about the British defeat at Saratoga. The Battle of Saratoga was the turning point for the Continental army and the outcome of the American Revolution might have turned out differently if the Americans would not have won.