In 1777, who commanded the American soldiers who captured 5,800 British soldiers under General Burgoyne at Saratoga?
A. George Washington
B. William Howe
C. Horatio Gates
D. Benedict Arnold

Question

In 1777, who commanded the American soldiers who captured 5,800 British soldiers under General Burgoyne at Saratoga?
A. George Washington
B. William Howe
C. Horatio Gates
D. Benedict Arnold

pratyush5 · Answer

gates was officially in charge, but benedict arnold did the brunt of command and planning, and was upset over not being given credit for the victory...one of the reasons he later defected

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anonymous · Answer

Thanks!.