“the action became very hot”

Once General Arnold's massive reinforcement arrived, the fire of the musketry became violent and incessant. American attackers focused on the two British flanks. The left flank collapsed, and Americans seized two 6-pounder cannon before a single shot had been fired from them. The British 24th Regiment of Foot and artillery from the right moved to help their wavering left flank. Then the weakened British right flank crumpled. General Poor's Continental and militia troops struck the British Grenadier Battalion on the left flank, and the tall grenadiers, the most experienced Redcoats, broke their ranks and fell back. Their commander, Major John Dyke Acland, fell wounded and was captured.

Saratoga, New York · United States