John Burgoyne - A History of the War

John burgoyne was born in england in 17 22. He served during the war of austrian succession, but after that war ended, he wound up eloping with the daughter of a prominent and now furious english lord. Burgoyne then turned to politics and served as an actively engaged m p leading the charge against the hopelessly corrupt east india company. In may 17 77, general john burgoyne headed to canada to drive what he believed would be the final stake through the heart of the american rebellion. Utterly convinced by the pronged end of the war, he laid out his plans for how they would link up at albany - no doubt