"The Battle of Bemis Heights" Topic

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Tango01	14 Nov 2019 10:03 p.m. PST
"In the fall of 1777, British troops commanded by General John Burgoyne were advancing south from Canada towards New York along the water route of Lake Champlain, Lake George and the Hudson River. They clashed with a larger force of American soldiers led by General Horatio Gates at Freeman's Farm on September 19 in the First Battle of Saratoga, but withdrew after failing to penetrate the American line. On October 7, Burgoyne's second attack met with a fierce American resistance, spearheaded by Major General Benedict Arnold, in the wooded area of Bemis Heights south of Saratoga. Known as the Battle of Bemis Heights, or the Second Battle of Saratoga, this American victory proved to be a major turning point in the Revolutionary War…" Main page link Who wargame this battle? Amicalement Armand
jurgenation	15 Nov 2019 6:16 a.m. PST
I have ..painted Burgoynes Army 20 years ago.I;m 0 and 12 in battles with them..but I love this army.
DisasterWargamer	15 Nov 2019 8:35 a.m. PST
Running this as a two step battle is always a fun time
Florida Tory	15 Nov 2019 9:21 a.m. PST
At least 3 times; actually one once. Rick
Tango01	15 Nov 2019 11:44 a.m. PST
Many thanks!. (smile) Amicalement Armand
Virginia Tory	26 Nov 2019 9:50 a.m. PST
Historygamer and I have run the September and October battles using British Grenadier rules. I'm in the process up shifting my Burgoyne forces to 1:15 as 1:20 just doesn't look right--too many units end up being too small.

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