The British send General John Burgoyne's invasion…
1777 CE
Their aim is to neutralize the Yankees, whom the British perceive as the primary source of agitators.
The British army in New York City goes to Philadelphia in a major case of mis-coordination, capturing it from Washington.
The invasion army under Burgoyne is much too slow and becomes trapped in northern New York state.
It surrenders after the Battles of Saratoga in October 1777.
From early October 1777 until November 15, a siege distracts British troops at Fort Mifflin, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and allows Washington time to preserve the Continental Army by safely leading his troops to harsh winter quarters at Valley Forge.
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