Near Schuylerville in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
“Neither side could boast of driving the other from the field”
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 25, 2024
1. “Neither side could boast of driving the other from the field” Marker
General Arnold had sent the 1st New Hampshire Regiment to bolster the scattered riflemen. They battled the British 62nd Regiment of Foot here. The Americans lost so many men that they were "obliged to retreat." The 3rd New Hampshire and Colonel Thaddeus Cook's Connecticut militia hurried to their support. Then the 1st New Hampshire "returned and renewed the attack." The fighting raged back and forth for hours. The British found themselves greatly outnumbered.
“We fought under cover of a wood while they were drawn up in Battalions on a more open field. Our riflemen picked off many of their offices.... The fire of their artillery & musketry was very ill directed, not a shot from their field pieces took effect, except among the limbs of trees.” - an unidentified American officer, September 20, 1777.
That Corps Suffered Very Much by Keith Rocco 2016.
Erected 2024 by Saratoga National Historical Park.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is September 19, 1777.
Location. 43° 0.147′ N, 73° 38.283′ W. Marker is near Schuylerville, New York, in
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Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, in the Capital District, and in the Albany Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds 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 marker: "The rebels fled at every charge deeper still into the woods." (a few steps from this marker); Battle Favors the Americans (within shouting distance of this marker); Germans Arrive to Save the Day (within shouting distance of this marker); Hundreds Killed - and Buried Here (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Zebulon Bidwell (about 400 feet away); Rifles, Ravines, and Deep Woods Fighting
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, August 3, 2024
2. “Neither side could boast of driving the other from the field” Marker
Other markers no longer nearby. Crown Forces (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); The Balcarres Redoubt (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Bloody Knoll (was about 500 feet away but has been permanently removed); Freeman House (was about 500 feet away but has been permanently removed); Americans Attack (was about 700 feet away but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . . Battles of Saratoga (Wikipedia). (Submitted on August 12, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 25, 2024
3. “Neither side could boast of driving the other from the field” Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 196 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 11, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 2, 3. submitted on August 12, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
