Burgoyne tried to take Bemis Heights but was isolated from support by Howe
Wednesday Oct 8, 1777 Stillwater, Saratoga County, New York, U.S.
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.
