The "Turning Point" label for the Battle of Saratoga signifies its critical role in shifting international support to the American cause during the Revolutionary War.

The amazing American success in October 1777 proved the Continental Army's ability to overcome British forces, persuading France that the American cause for independence had merit. France thus established formal ties with the colonies in 1778, offering crucial financial support, supplies, and military support. The American war effort was bolstered by this newfound worldwide support, which dramatically changed the conflict's power dynamics and greatly aided the revolution's eventual success.