Battle of Ticonderoga

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  • Lucas Paul Richert (University of London)

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On 6 July, Major General John Burgoyne led a force of 8,000 and captured Fort Ticonderoga. Americans beat back Burgoyne at Bemis Heights on 7 October. On 17 October, Burgoyne surrendered at Saratoga, New York.

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Richert, Lucas Paul. "Battle of Ticonderoga". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2009
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Related Groups

  1. American War of Independence