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

The Weakest Links at the Weakest Point

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 25, 2024

1. The Weakest Links at the Weakest Point Marker

Inscription.
These French Canadians you would have seen here guarded the two fortified log cabins protecting the left of Colonel Breymann's defenses. The corners of those cabins are marked with white posts with red tops.

They were also the only soldiers in Burgoyne's army forced to serve against their will. Burgoyne complained that these drafted Canadians were "disinclined to the service, [and] spiritless." Their lack of enthusiasm for the Crown's cause is easy to understand. Many recently fought against the British in the French and Indian War (1754-1763).
Private, Captain Boucher de Boucherville's company by Don Troiani, 2014.

American riflemen, Indian warriors, and French Canadians often carried knives like this. Knives sometimes had to be used in combat.

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° 0.519′ N, 73° 38.39′ W. Marker is near Schuylerville, New York, in Saratoga County. It can be reached from Saratoga National Battlefield Tour Road. Marker is at Tour Stop #7. 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: “Blessed be God for his goodness this day” (a few steps

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from this marker); Battlefield Hero? Backstabbing Traitor? Both? (within shouting distance of this marker); Overrun! (within shouting distance of this marker); Skilled Regiments for Lease (within shouting distance of this marker); Benedict Arnold Boot Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); “We are in strong position which the rebels dare not attack.” (within shouting distance of this marker); The Final Assault (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); “I became known as a loyalist, or as they call me, a tory” (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schuylerville.

Other markers no longer nearby. The Canadian Cabins (was here, next to 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); Arnold’s Assault (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Moment of Victory (was

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 25, 2024

2. The Weakest Links at the Weakest Point Marker

within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); The Breymann Redoubt (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); A Fortified Camp (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 25, 2024

3. The Weakest Links at the Weakest Point Marker

Looking along the Tour Stop #7 path towards the marker which is the first one on the right. Behind the marker, posts are visible indicating position of fortified cabins mentioned on 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 191 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 15, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.