Crown Forces

On September 19, 1777, 7,500 soldiers arrived in Saratoga, New York with General John Burgoyne. While they all fought for the British king and empire, the members of the crown forces came from many different places and backgrounds. Click each link to learn more about the groups that made up the British Crown Forces at Saratoga.

• The British Army

• The Germans

• Royalist Americans

• Native Allies

• Refugees
• Camp Followers