France Entered the War — The Alliance After Saratoga (1778)
After the American victory at Saratoga in 1777, France joined the American side. It was the result of two years of diplomacy by Benjamin Franklin in Paris.
Apr 19, 2026Back to Blog
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The Perfect Plan, Except for One Thing — The Battle of Saratoga
In 1777, the British devised an ambitious plan to split the American colonies in half. It was a brilliant strategy on paper — but on the ground, everything fell apart at Saratoga.
Apr 18, 2026