Battle of Saratoga
- noun
- /ˈbætəl əv səˈrɑːtəɡə/
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Batalla de Saratoga
- The British defeat at the Battle of Saratoga had far-reaching consequences for the outcome of the war.
Examples
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The Battle of Saratoga is often considered the turning point of the American Revolution.
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His surrender to American forces at the Battle of Saratoga marked a turning point in the Revolutionary War.
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In history class, we learned how the American victory at the Battle of Saratoga influenced France to support the colonies.
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The Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the American Revolutionary War.
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Many historians consider the Battle of Saratoga to be crucial for American independence.
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The Battle of Saratoga was the turning point of the American Revolution.
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The Battle of Saratoga was actually a series of attacks and counterattacks throughout the months of September and October in 1777.
Synonyms
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A key 1777 battle in the American Revolution where British troops were defeated
Two major battles in 1777 during the American Revolution in which American forces defeat the British under General Burgoyne
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is compositionally built from 'battle' + 'of' + a place name, so a B1 learner who knows 'battle' and 'Saratoga' will understand it refers to a battle that took place at/near Saratoga. The specific historical details (the 1777 date and its role as a turning point) require background knowledge, but the core locative/compositional meaning is immediately derivable and cross-linguistically common.
Etymology
The Battle of Saratoga was a 1777 fight where American troops trapped a large British force and forced it to surrender. Because this clear win made France decide to help the colonies, the battle is remembered as a 'turning point' in the war.