Timothy Murphy, a sniper at this battle, killed General Simon (*) Fraser, while serving under Daniel Morgan at Bemis Heights.
The losing side's plan for this battle included an advance by Barry St. Ledger up the Mohawk River Valley, which was defeated by the Green Mountain Boys at Bennington. A diversion during this battle was led by General Clinton on Fort Clinton and Fort Montgomery. Timothy Murphy, a sniper at this battle, killed General Simon (*) Fraser, while serving under Daniel Morgan at Bemis Heights. Fighting there during this battle followed earlier fighting at Freeman's Farm where Benedict Arnold was wounded while leading American forces. For 10 points, what battle ended with General Burgoyne surrender to Horatio Gates and caused France to enter the American Revolutionary War?
The losing side's plan for this battle included an advance by Barry St. Ledger up the Mohawk River Valley, which was defeated by the Green Mountain Boys at Bennington.
Battle of Saratoga (or Battle of Bemis Heights or Freeman's Farm before mentioned)