John Burgoyne
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: American Revolution, Revolutionary War, Colonialism, Colonies, Settlements, Generals, Military Officers, Soldiers, Wars, Battles, Empires, Dynasties, British Empire, Revolutions, Rebellions, Uprisings, Riots
- Curriculum: British History, 18th Century European History
Article abstract: Military significance: Burgoyne is best known for surrendering British troops to Americans at the Battle of Saratoga.
John Burgoyne entered the British military in 1740. He served in France and Portugal during the Seven Years’ War (1756-1763) and was involved in the capture of Valencia de Alcantara. During the American Revolution (1775-1783), he served in Boston under General Thomas Gage and then in Canada during 1776. General Burgoyne’s three-pronged plan of attack to separate New England from the southern colonies was implemented in 1777....
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