What was a significant event for this battle?
The capture of Philadelphia

Colonists cut down trees to slow Burgoyne's progress to Saratoga where he lost his entire army.

Even though it was the capital city, it did not mean the end of the war. It provided the British with comfortable quarters.

Washington surprised the Hessians on Christmas Eve while they were celebrating.

Washington was defeated twice by a large British army.

The battle signaled the end of the Revolutionary War.