After his surrender at Saratoga, General John Burgoyne returned to England.

The American Revolutionary War saw a major setback for British military operations following the defeat, and Burgoyne came under heavy fire for his campaign. Despite not being put to death, he suffered from a damaged reputation and found it difficult to recover his former stature in British military circles. Burgoyne continued in his career, assuming several positions, including one in Parliament, but he was never as well-known as he once was. His submission at Saratoga changed the course of the war and boosted American support, especially from France.