The Battle Of Burgoyne's Infamy

The Battle of Yorktown was the decisive battle of the American Revolutionary War. The French and American forces laid siege upon the British forces at Yorktown, Virginia and eventually forced the surrender of nearly one-third of the total number of British troops in America. This battle showed that massive loss of life is not the only factor that will determine the victor, as there were a relatively low number of casualties taken by both sides. Instead, it was an aggregate of economic, social, geographical, and weather factors along with a bit of luck when it came to the timing of the major military movements and tactics all led to the success of the Franco-American forces. Had it not been for these combined factors the Battle of Yorktown and the American Revolutionary Was may have had a very different outcome.

For instance, The battle of Trenton on Christmas Eve in 1776 proved the colonist were dedicated and a capable force. The colonists were wary about fighting the very powerful Hessian, therefore on Christmas Eve, they planned a sneak attack to defeat them. The patriots marched and fought in icy and poor conditions before dawn, hoping to defeat the powerful Hessians. After the surprise attack the Colonists had totaled 2 dead and 5 wounded. The Hessians had 22 dead and 90 wounded and 918 captured. This victory would change the image of the colonist’s army and bring about great change. After the battle of Trenton, they were now viewed as a definite threat to the British. On the other hand, the battle of Saratoga gave the colonist hope for the upcoming battles. On October 17th,1777 the colonist surrounded General Burgoyne and his army continue to hold strong, the army fought until the British surrendered to the colonist. This was significant for the colonist because the British surrendered to the colonist. This showed the British that the colonist held up a good fight and that this war was going to be long and hard. In conclusion, this

On September 12, the Americans had observed the British fleet approaching in terror. Four thousand-five hundred British troops had landed and began an eleven-mile march to Baltimore. The British warships began moving towards Fort McHenry. The ships had opened a twenty-five-hour bombardment onto Fort McHenry. The attack had failed to force the Americans to surrender. The British fleet withdrew and the American’s raised their flag that flew during the bombardment.

The Battle of Saratoga was a key battle in the Revolutionary War. After the Americans beat the British in two battles at Saratoga, nearly 4000 British soldiers surrendered their arms and were forbidden to fight in the revolutionary war again. Not only that, but the American victory at Saratoga proved to the British and more importantly the French that the colonies had a chance to win this war - American negotiators were able to form an alliance with France, and Spain soon

The Battle of Saratoga and Yorktown are said to be two of the most influencive battles of the Revolutionary War because of what they attributed to. The Battle of Saratoga proved to be a turning point since France made a military alliance with the Americans once they defeated British. This gave a great advantage to the Americans since they were now aided with ammunition, guns, money, and troops. A few years later came the Battle of Yorktown, with the Amercians once again claiming victory after the British general Cornwallis surrendered. While this battle was not the last in the war, it did prompt the British government to eventually negotiate an end to the war. In conclusion, the battles of Saratoga and Yorktown proved to be very influencial

The battle at Yorktown, Virginia in 1781 is most famously known as the “ battle that ended the Revolutionary War.” While this is true, there is still much that can be learned from the principles applied, that still has relevance today. General George Washington, along with his allied French commanders, Lieutenant General Jean-Baptiste Ponton de Rochambeau and Rear Admiral Sir Thomas Graves, they exquisitely displayed how a execute siege operations. This battle also displayed a great example of how multinational operations can be successful.

The Revolutionary War has just ended and the Americans have won. We will finally have freedom and independence. The battle of Trenton and Princeton was a key battle to the Patriot’s victory. Before the battles, British forces had been driving the Continental Army out of New York. On November 16, the British overran Fort Washington in Manhattan. In the end 2,000 soldiers were captured. ____________________________________

The Battle at Trenton, probably one of the most significant battles of the American Revolutionary War, was a resounding victory for the Continental Army. General George Washington, commander of the Continental Army, was the victor more on the sheer complacency of British Commanding General James Grant and Colonel Johann Rall, Trenton Garrison Commander. December 25 and 26, 1776, will live in infamy for the British. Even though the battle was not a resounding crush to the British forces, General Lord Charles Cornwallis, General James Grant and General William Howe, had made a strategic mistake and now handed the upper hand to the Continental Army. It was a resounding victory for General George Washington, not only for morale but also because the gained strategic winter positioning. Yet all should have been for not. Had the British and their allied forces, the Hessians, used intelligence assets that were available at that time, General Washington would have lost the battle, and subsequently the war. Through

After the battle, the Americans signed the Treaty of Amity and Commerce, allying them with the French. This battle changed the nature of the war because having a treaty with France caused an international conflict. This battle changed the nature of the war, and annihilated about 83 percent of Burgoyne’s infantry.

For instance, in the fall of 1811 was a victory for the Americans. On the other hand, in July 1812 things did not seem bright for Americans, what occurred was that while the British and Indian forces were aware of the declaration of war lieutenant Porter Hanks was not and when he became aware they were forced to surrender. As a wage of war on Britain the Americans would invade Canada in three places, Detroit, Niagara River, and Montreal. Although things did not go as planned, the U.S troops were lead by William Howe a veteran way past his prime time while Britain was well equipped with the help of Native forces. William Howe led the U.S to a loss. In fact, I learned that when Howe surrendered it was the only time in history that a white flag was raised over an American City before a foreign army. Later during the war the nation’s capital, Washington D.C. was captured and burned. Despite, multiple defeats U.S was able to redeem itself in New York, Baltimore, and New Orleans. The battle in New Orleans was a significant one for the U.S because it’s forging a new identity for America due to the diversity of the army. Their victories boosted their deteriorated confidence and spirit. The war would have to come to an end in February 1815 by the ratification of the Treaty of Ghent. Ultimately, Americans and Britain chose to forget, Canada chose to remember their victory, and Indian Nations remember the war as a

War was raging between Americans and the British; civil war broke out between two portions of the Americans. Within the period of this section and course, the victory from the Americans In the Battle of Saratoga made a significant contribution to history. The victory was a positive outcome for the patriots during the revolution and gave the French the confidence to rely on America to finish the war with Britain. This victory led to many other victories during the revolution, which in the end, British finally and formally recognized the U.S as independent.

Edgar L. Jones, a writer for ' 'The Atlantic Monthly ' ' and an eyewitness to the battle had this to say about the conflict after the battle was over:

The Battle of New Orleans was a great victory for America, during the War of 1812. What made it so glorious wasn’t just the bloodshed or the hard work, but it was that the British Army was of only superb soldiers, generals, and nothing less. The things that the British endured and the distance that these

Victory after victory we come to the end. Lord cornwallis has retreated after almost 3 weeks of fighting. With the generous help of the french we have triumphed and to finally go home knowing that we are all free men.

General Gage sent 2,500 soldiers to capture Breeds hill. The patriots managed to find out about the plan and 1,000 patriot soldiers marched to Breed's Hill. They built earthworks as cover made out of earth and stone. Then waited for the British. The British had proper supplies and well trained men and we didn't have the proper supplies or well trained men like the British did and had to use everything we could spare, but we knew the land well and had help from Spain with is some of the things the British didn't have.