"Underneath the umbrella of the Saratoga campaign, countless battles and skirmishes were waged from the borders of Canada southward to Ticonderoga, Bennington, and the approaches to Albany. Heroes on both sides were created, though only one side proved victorious amid a tapestry of madness, cruelty, and hardship in what can rightfully be called "the terrible wilderness war of 1777."--Inside dust cover.

This is the first volume in the series and is unnumbered.

The strategic dilemma in the Northern Theater --Lord Germain's proposal -- Burgoyne's plan to advance on Albany -- The British Army in Canada -- The Northern Campaign commences -- British moves and Patriot uncertainty -- Burgoyne advances and Fort Ticonderoga falls -- Cries of retreat and forest combats -- The Battle of Hubbardton -- Fighting off marauders and raiders -- Samuel Kirkland: chaplain and intelligence agent -- Burgoyne's plan to reach Fort Edward -- Bolstering forces on both sides -- Burgoyne hacks his way south -- The tragic case of Jane McCrea -- The Battle of Bennington -- Schuyler is relieved of command -- The Patriots raid Fort Ticonderoga -- The First Battle of Saratoga: Freeman's Farm -- Troops dig in and Patriot generals collide -- Burgoyne's strategy unravels -- The Second Battle of Saratoga: Bemis Heights -- The British begin to collapse -- Burgoyne surrenders.