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George Washington - Burgoyne tried to take Bemis Heights but was isolated from support by Howe

Time: Wednesday Oct 8, 1777

Place: Stillwater, Saratoga County, New York, U.S.

Details: On October 7, 1777, Burgoyne tried to take Bemis Heights but was isolated from support by Howe. He was forced to retreat to Saratoga and ultimately surrendered after the Battles of Saratoga. As Washington suspected, Gates' victory emboldened his critics.

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