Near Stillwater in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Moment of Victory
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, October 29, 2022
1. Moment of Victory Marker
Spurred on by their success in the nearby wheatfield, nearly 1000 American soldiers attacked up the hill directly in front of you. The defenders were now greatly weakened.
More than half of Colonel Breymann's men had gone out the morning of October 7 in the probing force. When they retreated, the survivors ran for the safety of the closer British Light lnfantry Redoubt on the other side of the defenses. None of Breymann's men returned here.
At this moment, General Arnold arrived on the scene and led a handful of riflemen through the gap created when the two cabins to your left were abandoned Outmaneuvered and outnumbered, the remaining defenders, women, and children fled for their lives.
By the end of the day, General Burgoyne lost about 450 men killed or wounded in the Second Battle of Saratoga. The Americans captured 180 more. General Gates lost about 150 Americans killed or wounded.
The battle was finally over-the United States had won a resounding victory!
(drawing caption) Breymann's Redoubt © Don Trioiani
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is October 7, 1777.
Location.
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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: Overrun! (here, next to this marker); Skilled Regiments for Lease (here, next to this marker); We are in strong position which the rebels dare not attack. (a few steps from this marker); The Weakest Links at the Weakest Point (within shouting distance of this marker); Blessed be God for his goodness this day (within shouting distance of this marker); Battlefield Hero? Backstabbing Traitor? Both? (within shouting distance of this marker); Benedict Arnold Boot Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); I became known as a loyalist, or as they call me, a tory (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stillwater.
Other markers no longer nearby. The Breymann Redoubt (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); A Fortified Camp (was a few
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, October 29, 2022
2. Moment of Victory Marker
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, October 29, 2022
3. Moment of Victory and A Fortified Camp Markers Seen From Trail
Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2022, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 205 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 27, 2022, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
