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however had other plans as he would

set up a final attack in Germantown

early that October before falling

back to bases along Valley Forge.

Howe's move had left Burgoyne's

army exposed near Saratoga, New

York which led to a loss for the

British when the assault succeeded

at Freeman's Farm, known as the This would be the turning point of

Battle of Saratoga. There would be the war which led France, who were

another battle in this location known secretly helping the Americans since

as the Second Battle of Saratoga, 1776, to enter the war openly on the

where American soldiers defeated American side which led to conflicts

the British army on October 17th. between the British. This Revolution