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"This was a huge victory for the Continental Army," says Garry Stone, historian at Monmouth Battlefield State Park, which straddles Manalapan and Freehold townships. "It was the first time that the British got the worst of it and were the ones that had to slink away in the middle of the night."

No, it wasn't, but it was a nice victory nonetheless.

Faced with such overwhelming numbers, Burgoyne surrendered on October 17, 1777. By the terms of the Convention of Saratoga, Burgoyne's depleted army, some 6,000 men, marched out of its camp "with the Honors of War" and stacked its weapons along the west bank of the Hudson River. Thus was gained one of the most decisive victories in American and world history.

Coleus, thanks for the ping. Pharmboy, I thought you might be interested. I'm sorry if this is a redundant ping for anyone, but a correction was in order.