An invading army, likely led by John Burgoyne, aimed to reach Albany as a strategic goal, seeking to cut off New England from support and plundering local populations for provisions.
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Updated Sep 7
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An invading army, likely led by John Burgoyne, aimed to reach Albany as a strategic goal, seeking to cut off New England from support and plundering local populations for provisions.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The Battle of Bennington weakened the British invading army as it moved toward Albany through the Hudson River Valley.Sub-event
Invading army targets Albany to cut off New England, relying on local plunder.1 source
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John Burgoyne
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Albany
capital city of the State of New York, United States, and seat of Albany County
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New England
region of the northeasternmost United States