john burgoyne (Meaning)
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john burgoyne (n)
British general in the American Revolution who captured Fort Ticonderoga but lost the battle of Saratoga in 1777 (1722-1792)
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john burgoyne Sentence Examples
- General John Burgoyne led the British invasion of Saratoga during the American Revolutionary War.
- Burgoyne's arrogance and overconfidence contributed to his eventual defeat at Saratoga.
- Burgoyne surrendered his entire army to General Horatio Gates at Saratoga.
- Burgoyne's defeat was a turning point in the American Revolutionary War.
- After his capture, John Burgoyne was released into British control and returned to England.
- Burgoyne's military career was overshadowed by his failure at Saratoga.
- British General John Burgoyne's invasion plan called for three columns of troops to converge on Albany, New York.
- Burgoyne's army was plagued by supply shortages and desertions.
- John Burgoyne's troops faced fierce opposition from American militia and Continental Army forces.
- After his defeat, Burgoyne returned to England and became a member of Parliament.
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British general in the American Revolution who captured Fort Ticonderoga but lost the battle of Saratoga in 1777 (1722-1792)
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General John Burgoyne led the British invasion of Saratoga during the American Revolutionary War.
Burgoyne's arrogance and overconfidence contributed to his eventual defeat at Saratoga.
Burgoyne surrendered his entire army to General Horatio Gates at Saratoga.
Burgoyne's defeat was a turning point in the American Revolutionary War.
