who won the battle of saratoga

The Battle of Saratoga was won by the American forces. It was a decisive American victory in the Revolutionary War, marking a turning point in the conflict. On October 17, 1777, British General John Burgoyne surrendered his army to the Americans after being surrounded and outnumbered. This victory lifted American morale, secured crucial foreign support from France, and contributed significantly to the eventual American independence. The American forces were led notably by General Horatio Gates and played a key role with Benedict Arnold's bravery on the battlefield despite later controversies.