The Battle of Saratoga

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Capitol_Rotunda
gptkbp:aftermath French alliance with the Americans
gptkbp:casualties American: 3000
British: 6000
gptkbp:commander gptkb:General_John_Burgoyne
gptkb:General_Horatio_Gates
gptkbp:cultural_impact Celebrated in American history
Memorialized in literature and art
Taught in American schools
gptkbp:date October 7, 1777
September 19, 1777
gptkbp:depicted_in Historical paintings
gptkbp:fought_in gptkb:British_forces
gptkb:American_forces
1777
gptkbp:historical_context Colonial resistance to British rule
Growing tensions in the Thirteen Colonies
gptkbp:historical_significance Boosted American morale
Encouraged foreign support for the American cause
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Battle of Saratoga
gptkbp:impact Shifted the balance of power
Increased recruitment for the Continental Army
gptkbp:influenced_by Previous battles in the Revolutionary War
gptkbp:involved_countries gptkb:United_States
gptkb:tree
gptkbp:involved_forces gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:Continental_Army
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in gptkb:Saratoga_National_Historical_Park
Historical tours
Reenactments
Anniversary celebrations
gptkbp:known_for Burgoyne's surrender
gptkbp:legacy Inspiration for future generations
Influence on military strategy
Symbol of American determination
gptkbp:location gptkb:Saratoga_County,_New_York
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:Benedict_Arnold
gptkb:Daniel_Morgan
gptkb:Philip_Schuyler
gptkbp:outcome American victory
British defeat
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:American_Revolutionary_War
gptkbp:result American victory
gptkbp:significance Turning point in the American Revolutionary War
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of the Hudson River Valley
American forces gained confidence
British forces retreated
gptkbp:tactics Flanking maneuvers
Siege tactics