Events with tag - Horatio Gates

September 19, 1777

Battle of Saratoga

A pivotal battle of the American Revolutionary War fought in autumn 1777, consisting of two major engagements that resulted in British surrender and secured French alliance with the American colonies.

August 16, 1780

Battle of Camden

A devastating defeat for the Continental Army under General Horatio Gates against British forces led by Lieutenant General Charles Cornwallis near Camden, South Carolina. The battle resulted in heavy American casualties and marked a crucial turning point in Britain's southern campaign.