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

Overrun!

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 25, 2024

1. Overrun! Marker

Inscription.
More than half of Colonel Breymann's men went out in the probing force ordered by General Burgoyne on October 7. When they were beaten back, the survivors ran for the safety of the British Light Infantry Redoubt. None of Breymann's men returned here. Morgan's Corps took advantage of this weakness and attacked. Once General Arnold and other American units joined in, the assault was overwhelming.
Attacking Breymann’s fortified camp. October 7, 1777, by Don Troiani, 1975

The elite Braunschweig Light Infantry Battalion was formed only in 1776. Its officers were veterans. Many of its privates were inexperienced teenagers.
Private, Braunschweig Light Infantry Battalion von Bärner, by Don Troiani, 2014.

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 October 7, 1777.

Location. 43° 0.542′ N, 73° 38.387′ W. Marker is near Schuylerville, New York, in Saratoga County. It can be reached from Saratoga National Battlefield Road. Marker is at Tour Stop #7. It is a short walk away from the parking area. Touch for map.

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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 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: 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”

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 25, 2024

2. Overrun! Marker

(about 300 feet away); The Final Assault (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schuylerville.

Other markers no longer nearby. Moment of Victory (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); The Breymann Redoubt (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); A Fortified Camp (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).

Also see . . . Battles of Saratoga (Wikipedia). (Submitted on August 15, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 25, 2024

3. Overrun! Marker

The marker on the left end is the Overrun marker.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 25, 2024

4. Overrun! Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 158 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 15, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.