Battle of Oriskany Creek
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History: North American Series
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: American Revolution, Revolutionary War, Wars, Battles
- Curriculum: American Revolutionary History (1776-1788), British History, 18th Century European History, American Indian History
- Geographical Location: New York
- Date: August 6, 1777
Article abstract: British forces retreated west, leaving American forces free to concentrate against Burgoyne.
Summary of Event
British strategy for suppressing the rebellion in their American colonies during 1776 and 1777 was twofold: a defeat of George Washington’s rebel army and an invasion through New York State to cut the colonies in two. If they succeeded in their strategy, the British would cut off New England, the center of the rebellion, allowing for its occupation and submission by British troops. The remaining colonies, bereft of leadership,...
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