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Oct. 1777 turning point for patroits
British Gen.Burgoyne expected troops from Philadelphia but they did not come because the continental army blocked them American Gen. Horatio Gates stopped Butgoyne from moving south and surrounded him Burgoyne surrendered the british plan failed -
1778 Winter at valley forge
washingtons troops endured a horrible winter at Valley Forge they lacked food, water, clothing, and shelter many men deserted or left the army with out permission -
John paul jones
He was a naval officer who raided british ports jines ship, Bonhomme richard and the british ship Serapis fought for hours Jones lost the battle but became a naval hero to the patriots -
1780 patriot victories
1000 Loyalsits were defeated at a post in camden, souch carolina sothern commander, Nathanael Greene , attacked British off guard and the impact was great http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=patriots+win+battle+&view=detail&id=360480C3B15E459B068CCDF878ED037326EB2B4F&first=1&adlt=strict -
1780 seige of yorktown
Washington planned to attavk one french arrived but they took to long. Washington had to develop a new stragety , or plan and decided to attack british at yorktown virginia. British still expected a battle in NYC and the surprise attack was successful
