Battle of Bemis Heights

The Battle of Bemis Heights on October 7, 1777 is also known as the 2nd Battle of Saratoga since it was the second and last major engagement in the Battle of Saratoga of the American Revolutionary War.

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October 7 - 1777 - Battle of Saratoga - American Revolutionary War

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American forces under Major General Horatio Gates repelled the British Lt. General John Burgoyne's attempt to take their fortified position on the heights.

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American - Horatio Gates - British - John Burgoyne

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