Battle of Saratoga, military reference book of the American War of Independence by military author Brendan Morrissey. Saratoga 1777, Turning point of a Revolution is an authoritative account of the Saratoga campaign. Military book published by Osprey Books, available from the Military Print Company.

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Saratoga 1777, Turning Point of a Revolution by Brendan Morrissey

The Saratoga campaign was a watershed, and is widely believed to have been the turning point of the American War of Independence. For the first time British regulars were beaten in open battle by equal numbers of Americans. The Continentals bore the brunt of the fighting, supported by 'hordes' of militia who proved adept at attacking detachments or lines of communication. Expectations that Loyalists would swell British numbers, or take control of subjugated areas, proved groundless. As so often throughout this war, the weather favoured the Americans: a late thaw delayed Burgoyne, while rain saved Herkimer and sabotaged the retreat. Defeat cost Great Britain more than an army. The after-shock in America and Europe transformed a civil war into global struggle against the two colonial superpowers, France and Spain, and eventually lost George III his American colonies.

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The Osprey Campaign Series presents concise, authoritative accounts of the great conflicts of history. Each volume begins with an assessment of each commander's campaign strategy, then recounts the progress of the fighting, blow by blow. More than 90 illustrations, including maps, charts and colour plates accompany the critical stages of the campaign. Each volume concludes with a brief guide to the battlefield today, and detailed notes for wargamers.