Table of Contents
Introduction: The Wilderness War of 1777 1
1 The Strategic Dilemma in the Northern Theater 21
2 Lord Germain's Proposal 30
3 Burgoyne's Plan to Advance on Albany 33
4 The British Army in Canada 38
5 The Northern Campaign Commences 46
6 British Moves and Patriot Uncertainty 59
7 Burgoyne Advances and Fort Ticonderoga Falls 65
8 Cries of Retreat and Forest Combats 94
9 The Battle of Hubbardton 116
10 Fighting Off Marauders and Raiders 134
11 Samuel Kirkland: Chaplain and Intelligence Agent 141
12 Burgoyne's Plan to Reach Fort Edward 144
13 Bolstering Forces on Both Sides 150
14 Burgoyne Hacks His Way South 155
15 The Tragic Case of Jane McCrea 161
16 The Battle of Bennington 176
17 Schuyler Is Relieved of Command 206
18 The Patriots Raid Fort Ticonderoga 227
19 The First Battle of Saratoga: Freeman's Farm 235
20 Troops Dig In and Patriot Generals Collide 254
21 Burgoyne's Strategy Unravels 261
22 The Second Battle of Saratoga: Bemis Heights 266
23 The British Begin to Collapse 283
24 Burgoyne Surrenders 298
Acknowledgments 310
Notes 315
Bibliography 391
Index 405
