Map of Great Britains Plan 3 pronged attack

Map of Great Britain’s Plan 3 pronged attack

3 pronged attacked • General J. Burgoyne would travel south from Canada. • A 2 nd Force led by Lt. Colonel Barry St. Leger would move east from Lake Ontario. • General Howe would move north from New York – All would meet in Albany and destroy the Patriot army.

British Capture Philadelphia!!! September 1777 • British: William Howe • Colonial: George Washington • Battle: Howe marches toward Philadelphia and the Continental Congress was forced to flee!!!

Battle of Germantown Oct. 1777 • Howe vs. G. W. – Washington attacks the main British camp, but is forced to withdraw. – Howe stays for the winter and prolongs his journey to Albany. • This will cause issues with the British 3 -pronged plan.

Plans to take Albany are slowed by…. • Benedict Arnold’s troops stopping the British at Ft. Stanwix, NY • Burgoyne is slowed by his need to luxury goods and Colonial guerilla tactics – Burgoyne retreats to Saratoga

Battle of Saratoga (Oct. 1777) • Colonial leader: General Horatio Gates • British Leader: General Burgoyne • Battle: Burgoyne outnumbered, no reinforcements, surrenders.

Result of Battle of Saratoga • Huge victory of colonial army • Howe resigns and is replaced by General Henry Clinton • France recognizes American Independence • Britain’s plan to separate New England colonies from the Middle colonies fails

Winter at Valley Forge 1777 -1778