The Great Redoubt

The Great Redoubt, 1777, Saratoga County, Bemis Heights. Battle of Saratoga 1777. A British system of fortifications erected to guard the hospital, artillery park, supplies and a float bridge located on the river flats. After the American attacks of 7 October on the Balcarres and Breymann Redoubts, the British withdrew to these positions. On 8 October they buried General Fraser and withdrew towards Old Saratoga where they surrendered on 17 October. For more information see www.revolutionaryday.com/usroute4/saratoga/tour9.htm (Link opens new window.)

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