Near Bemis Heights in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

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The Second Battle Begins

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, October 29, 2022

1. The Second Battle Begins Marker

Inscription. After winning the September 19th battle at Freeman's Farm, General Brgoyne ordered his army to dig in about a quarter mile north of here. He hoped that reinforcements would soon come north from New York City.

Weeks passed but no help came. Time and food were quickly running out. Burgonye's army must get to Albany without delay.

A probing force force of over 1500 soldiers set out on October 7 to observe the American fortifications. If those defenses looked weak, Burgonye would attack with his whole army the next day.

When British soldiers arrived at the field in front of you, they were spotted by American sentries who quickly fell back after an exchange of fire.

The probing force found two farm fields full of badly needed wheat, Harvesters were called up and went to work while the soldiers waited to go on with their scouting.

More and more Americans arrived on the scene and intense battle broke out. The fighting lasted less than an hour. Burgoyne's troops broke, many running "pell-mell" for their camp, with thousands of Americans close behind them.

Erected by National Park Service.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary.

Location.

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Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 43° 0.074′ N, 73° 38.792′ W. Marker was near Bemis Heights, New York, in Saratoga County. It could be reached from Saratoga National Battlefield Road, on the left when traveling north. Tour Stop #5. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: Saratoga National Battlefield Road, Stillwater NY 12170, United States of America.

We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

Regionally, this marker was in Upstate New York,

in the Capital District,

and in the Albany Metropolitan Area.

It was also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Great North Woods,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: "they Then All Retreeted with Great Preciptation & Confusion" (here, next to this marker); Find the Americans' Weakness (a few steps from this marker); 'Let me have some men & we will have some Fun" (a few steps from this marker); “the action became very hot” (a few steps from this marker); “all was irretrievably lost” (a few steps from this marker); “exulting in the capture” (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Second Battle Begins (within shouting distance of this marker); Brig. Gen. Abraham Ten Broeck (within shouting distance of this marker).

Other markers no longer nearby. The British Advance on Bemis Heights (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); The British Withdraw

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, October 29, 2022

2. The Second Battle Begins Marker

(was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); General Fraser Was Struck (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Colonel Joseph Cilly (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); The Battle Begins at Barber’s Wheat Field (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed).

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Credits. This page was last revised on August 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2022, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 328 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 18, 2022, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.