American Revolution: What major colonist victory halfway through the war secured

Question:American Revolution: What major colonist victory halfway through the war secured the backing of the French?

Who was the colonist second in command at that battle, who was credited as being the hero of the battle?

For what actions later in the war is he most know for?

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Who was the colonist second in command at that battle, who was credited as being the hero of the battle?

For what actions later in the war is he most know for?

Saratoga, NY. You probably mean Bendict Arnold he was not second in command but recieved a lot of credit for the victory. If so for turning traitor. On the other hand you could mean Daniel Morgan. He was not second in command as well, but did almost as much to help win. If you mean him, he won the Battle of Cowpens later in the south.

saratoga baby

Battles of Saratoga (1777)

General Benedict Arnold

Arnold later joined with the British and became infamous as a traitor to the American cause.