Stillwater in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Breymann Redoubt

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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008

1. The Breymann Redoubt Marker

Inscription. Failing to capture the Balcarres Redoubt, the Americans surged against Crown Forces’ fortifications built here. Attacking relentlessly, they overwhelmed this important defensive position just before nightfall, October 7, 1777.

Never more than a crude barrier of logs, this fortification is now known as the Breymann Redoubt, named after the German officer who commanded the German Grenadier defenders.

Erected by Saratoga National Historical Park, National Park Service.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Notable Events • Notable Places • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is October 7, 1777.

Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 43° 0.548′ N, 73° 38.387′ W. Marker was in Stillwater, New York, in Saratoga County. It could be reached from Park Tour Road, on the left when traveling north. Marker is in Saratoga National Historical Park, along the tour road. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: 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

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distance of this location: “We are in strong position which the rebels dare not attack.” (here, next to this marker); Skilled Regiments for Lease (here, next to this marker); Overrun! (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); “I became known as a loyalist, or as they call me, a tory” (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Benedict Arnold Boot Monument (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stillwater.

Other markers no longer nearby. A Fortified Camp (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Moment of Victory (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); The Canadian Cabins (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Arnold’s Assault (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named Battlefield Hero? Backstabbing Traitor? Both? (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).

More about this marker. The top of the

Markers in Saratoga National Historical Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008

2. Markers in Saratoga National Historical Park

This photo shows the view that the German troops of Lt. Col. Heinrich Breymann had of the advancing Americans on October 7, 1777.

marker features a picture of the American troops storming the Breymann Redoubt.

Also see . . .
1. The Battle of Saratoga(Second)/Bemis Heights. October 7, 1777 in Saratoga, New York. The American Revolutionary War website. (Submitted on August 2, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

2. Saratoga National Historical Park. National Park Service. (Submitted on August 2, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

Marker at Breymann Redoubt image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008

3. Marker at Breymann Redoubt

The red-topped poles in this photo shows the war-time location of the the Breymann Redoubt.

Artillery at Breymann Redoubt image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008

4. Artillery at Breymann Redoubt

This photo looks toward the Redoubt marker in the direction that the American troops charged.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008

5. Battle Map

The location of the marker can be seen on this map. Benedict Arnold's flank attack is also shown in the bottom left of the map.

American Assault on the Breymann Redoubt image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 16, 2013

6. American Assault on the Breymann Redoubt

This diorama of the assault on Breymann Redoubt can be seen in the visitor center at Saratoga NHP.

View Of The Trail Along Breymann's Retreat image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, October 29, 2022

7. View Of The Trail Along Breymann's Retreat

The markers have been removed and replaced with those pictured here.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 3,363 times since then and 125 times this year. Last updated on November 27, 2022, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 2, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6. submitted on July 19, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 7. submitted on November 27, 2022, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.