John Burgoyne

thumb| General John Burgoyne (24 February 1722 – 4 August 1792) was a British Army officer, playwright and politician who was a member of the House of Commons of Great Britain from 1761 to 1792. He first saw action during the Seven Years' War, but is best known for his defeat at the Second Battle of Saratoga during the American Revolutionary War. Quotes [T]he onset of Bayonets in the hands of the Valiant is irresistible. The Enemy, convinced of this truth, place their whole dependance in Entrenchments and Rifle pieces. It will be our Glory and preservation to storm where possible. Orderly Book of Lieut. Gen. John Burgoyne: from His Entry into the State of New York until His Surrender at Saratoga, 16th Oct. 1777; from the Original MS. deposited at Washington's Head Quarters, Newburgh, NY, edited by E. B. O'Callaghan (Albany, NY: J. Munsell, 1860), p. 2 [Sandy Bluff, 20 June 1777] External links Category:1722 births Category:1792 deaths Category:Military leaders from England Category:Playwrights from England Category:Members of the Parliament of Great Britain