The sniper Timothy Murphy shot down Frances Clarke and another officer during this battle as a part of Daniel Morgan's riflemen. One part of this battle saw an attack fail to take Freeman's Farm. The decisive phase of this battle was an attack on Bemis Heights that resulted in the death of Simon Fraser. Horatio Gates was disobeyed during that phase by Benedict Arnold, who received a leg wound duri
The sniper Timothy Murphy shot down Frances Clarke and another officer during this battle as a part of Daniel Morgan's riflemen. One part of this battle saw an attack fail to take Freeman's Farm. The decisive phase of this battle was an attack on Bemis Heights that resulted in the death of Simon Fraser. Horatio Gates was disobeyed during that phase by Benedict Arnold, who received a leg wound during this battle. Following the British capture of Fort Ticonderoga, this battle ended "Gentleman Johnnie" Burgoyne's campaign down the Hudson River. For 10 points, name this 1777 American victory in the Revolutionary War that led to an American alliance with the French.
The sniper Timothy Murphy shot down Frances Clarke and another officer during this battle as a part of Daniel Morgan's riflemen.
Battle of Saratoga [or Battle of Bemis Heights before mentioned; or Battle of Freeman's Farm before mentioned]