For 10 points, name this six- month long series of engagements in New York that ended on Oct. 17, 1777 with Burgoyne's surrender.
During this campaign the eastern force, under Barry St. Leger, besieged Fort Stanwix but, frightened by a rumor, retreated to Canada. Coming south, John Burgoyne captured Ticonderoga, but was later defeated in a raid on Bennington; American forces, under Horatio Gates, prevented him from breaking through at Freeman's Farm and Bemis Heights. For 10 points, name this six- month long series of engagements in New York that ended on Oct. 17, 1777 with Burgoyne's surrender.
During this campaign the eastern force, under Barry St. Leger, besieged Fort Stanwix but, frightened by a rumor, retreated to Canada.
(Battles of) {Saratoga}