The British army under General William Howe and Lord Charles Cornwallis deserted all of their posts in New Jersey and journeyed towards New York. British General John Burgoyne had orders to gain control of the Hudson River valley and Lake Champlain. Burgoyne's plan to take control of the New England colonies involved his troops traveling south across Lake Champlain to capture Fort Ticonderoga. From there his force would advance toward Albany, New York to meet General William Howe’s forces traveling north from New York City.
Bennington, a town in southern Vermont near the New York Border housed an American depot. The depot was a British target because of its supplies, stores, and horses. Running low on supplies, General John Burgoyne sent over
Bennington, a town in southern Vermont near the New York Border housed an American depot. The depot was a British target because of its supplies, stores, and horses. Running low on supplies, General John Burgoyne sent over