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Title: Saratoga Campaign Report. Burgoyne's account of his surrender to Gates 1777

Description: [Report of the Saratoga Campaign under Generals Howe, Clinton & Burgoyne, including Burgoyne's account of his surrender to Major-General Gates]. Report of the Saratoga Campaign under Generals Howe, Clinton & Burgoyne, including Burgoyne’s account of his surrender to Major-General Gates: These pages document the failed British campaign of 1777 to gain control of the Hudson River Valley and divide the American colonies. The strategy called for General John Burgoyne to advance south from Canada, General William Howe to march north from New York, and General Henry Clinton to support from the south. However, poor coordination and competing priorities undermined the plan. Howe instead sailed south to capture the rebel capital of Philadelphia, leaving Burgoyne isolated. Clinton’s belated attempt to relieve him arrived too late. Burgoyne’s army, hampered by difficult terrain, stretched supply lines, and constant American resistance, was eventually surrounded near Saratoga, New York, by forces under General Horatio Gates. Included in these pages is Burgoyne’s own account of his surrender on 17 October 1777, a turning point in the Revolutionary War. The loss of over 5,000 British troops shocked Britain and galvanized American morale. Most significantly, the American victory at Saratoga convinced France to enter the war as a formal ally of the United States, providing crucial military and financial support. These documents expose not only the flaws in British strategic planning but also the growing strength and organization of the Continental Army. The Saratoga campaign was a major strategic failure for Britain—and a decisive step toward American independence. . General John Burgoyne et al. Published December 1777. Fourteen antique copperplate pages, on eight sheets. Size 20 x 13 cm | 8.0 x 5.0 inches. Condition: Good; suitable for framing. The image shown may have been taken from a different example of this print than that which is offered for sale. The print you will receive is in good condition but there may be minor variations in the condition from that shown in the image. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Please contact us if you would like to arrange to view this print. The pages are printed on both sides. Tags: Militaria + New York, New York, New York + Burgoyne John, New York + Gentleman's Magazine, New York + Militaria, New York + Militaria + Gentleman's Magazine, Saratoga

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