Contents
The British Plan of 1777
The Burgoyne Campaign
Retreat of the Americans
The St. Leger Expedition
The Battle of Bennington
The American Line
Composition of the American Army
The Battle of September 19
The Battle of October 7
Retreat and Surrender
Guide to the Park
How To Reach the Park
About Your Visit
Administration
Suggested Readings
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE HISTORICAL HANDBOOK SERIES
Transcriber's Notes
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fred A. Seaton, Secretary
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
Conrad L. Wirth, Director
HISTORICAL HANDBOOK NUMBER FOUR
This publication is one of a series of handbooks describing the historical and archeological areas in the National Park System, administered by the National Park Service of the United States Department of the Interior. It is printed by the Government Printing Office and may be purchased from the Superintendent of Documents, Washington 25, D. C. Price 25 cents.
SARATOGA
NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK
NEW YORK
by Charles W. Snell and Francis F. Wilshin
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National Park Service Historical Handbook Series No. 4
Washington 25, D.C., 1950
(Revised 1959)
504451 O-59-2
REVISED 1959 U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1959 OF—504451
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE: DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
The National Park System, of which Saratoga National Historical Park is a unit, is dedicated to conserving the scenic, scientific, and historic heritage of the United States for the benefit and inspiration of its people.
