"The British hoped to cut New England off from the rest of the colonies"
This battle was one of the most important battles fought during the independence of the United States. This battle took place between September 19 and October 17 of the year 1777 in Saratoga, a region located between Boston and the Great Lakes. The British intend to isolate New England from the rest of the northern colonies and cause as many casualties as possible among the ranks of the rebel army.