Dec 3, 2025 · Benedict Arnold is the true hero of the battle but is angered when he fails to receive proper recognition. James witnesses the victory at Saratoga while lashed to a Hessian soldier. …

In this episode, American General Horatio Gates defeats Burgoyne at the Battle of Saratoga. Meanwhile, James is captured by the British and kept as a prisoner along with a Hessian deserter.

For Kids: In the fall of 1777, the colonists forced the surrender of 6,000 British troops at the Battle of Saratoga in New York State. It was a huge win for the colonists and a huge loss for the British.

Benedict Arnold is the true hero of the battle but is angered when he fails to receive proper recognition. James witnesses the victory at Saratoga while lashed to a Hessian soldier.

In the end, both James and Sarah witness the Battle of Saratoga, Sarah from her coverage of Benedict Arnold, and James from the vantage point of being tied to a Hessian deserter, Gunther, who he …

Everyone in the group must watch the following Liberty's Kids episode. You can either watch it as a group or individually with headphones. Resource #3: Significant Battles PDF p. 18-30 PDF.

The climatic battle of the war. Moses' brother Cato, a soldier on the British side, is sent into harm's way by Cornwallis and is aided by a sympathetic Hessian soldier. After a long siege, Cornwallis surrenders.

The Hessians Are Coming: General Horatio Gates defeats Burgoyne at the Battle of Saratoga (10/17/77). Benedict Arnold is the true hero of the battle but is angered when he fails to receive …

The Hessians Are Coming: With Walter Cronkite, Dustin Hoffman, Kathleen Barr, Reo Jones. While General Horatio Gates battles Burgoyne at the Battle of Saratoga, James is captured by British and …

News of the American victory at Saratoga helps pave the way for Ben Franklin to negotiate a treaty with France. The treaty obligates the French to help fight the Revolutionary War (2/6/78).