Near Schuylerville in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Rifles, Ravines, and Deep Woods Fighting
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 25, 2024
1. Rifles, Ravines, and Deep Woods Fighting Marker
The riflemen slowly reformed in the woods in front of you. Trees and deep ravines protected them from British infantry in the open held to the left, They poured devastating fire into the British 20th Regiment of Foot. Those Redcoats came into the woods to close in with the Americans. They failed to reach them.
General Burgoyne's soldiers had previously trained in "treeing" - fighting from behind trees. But few of the Redcoats here had combat experience unlike the riflemen they faced.
British Army Infantry Musket
Muskets had a shorter effective range than rifles - about 100 yards. But they could be loaded more quickly than rifles and were easier to use. And muskets could mount bayonets - long steel blades used to stab an enemy.
Model is 90% of actual size
Pennsylvania Rifle
A rifle had spiral grooves cut inside the barrel. This forced the bullet to come out spinning, stabilizing their flight through the air. Trained riflemen could shoot accurately at targets hundreds of yards away.
Model is 90% of actual size
Morgans Riflemen in the Battle of Freemans Farm by Byrant White 2016
Erected 2024 by Saratoga National Historical Park.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in
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Location. 43° 0.216′ N, 73° 38.226′ W. Marker is near Schuylerville, New York, in Saratoga County. It can be reached from Saratoga Battlefield Tour Road. Marker is at Tour Stop #6. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stillwater NY 12170, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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 the North Atlantic Region, 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: Zebulon Bidwell (within shouting distance of this marker); Germans Arrive to Save the Day (about 300 feet away); Battle Favors the Americans (about 300 feet away); Two Clashes on the Same Farm (about 400 feet away); my men are scattered God knows where (about 400 feet away); The Cost of Being in the Minority (about 400 feet away); "The rebels fled at every charge deeper still into the woods." (about 400 feet away); Hundreds Killed - and Buried Here (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schuylerville.
Other markers no longer nearby. Freeman House (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); The Balcarres Redoubt (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed); Crown Forces (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed).
More about this marker. This is the
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, August 3, 2024
2. Rifles, Ravines, and Deep Woods Fighting Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 183 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 13, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
