Saratoga 1998

Spectacle war seldom sight equal british general burgoyne campaign float march south canada surreal quality juxtapose adirondack wilderness hundred vessel make immense inland navy lake champlain transport nearly combatant cannon burgoyne objective fort ticonderoga albany rendezvous british force come new york city strategic purpose campaign short end american rebellionthe intrigue american lie cult personality saratoga benedict arnold great victory string success rank fine field commander era know americans great traitor ironic discover twice salvage revolution certain collapse arnold conspicuous gallantry bold leadership assure america victory saratoga extension independencethe fighting freemans farm savage farmer militia continental regular anxious redeem recent reputation retreat stand toe toe europe fine sanguinary nature fighting sum well american brigadier general john glover say both side determined conquer die it th september british attempt storm prepared american position high ground bemis height order open river road direct route albany attempt turn american leave intelligence report american defense incomplete ground favor approach employ large number hessian mercenary army performance match reputationa americans wait bemis height approach enemy general gate prefer sortie meet approach british forest artillery little value general gate arnold cooperate feud spell disaster american cause fog chilly autumn morning ally americans impede progress enemythese challenge face relive historys decisive battle turning point american revolution.