A key tactical advantage for the Americans at the Battle of Saratoga was their control of the high ground.

The American forces gained a strategic advantage by securing an elevation area, which improved their view of the battlefield and allowed them to position their artillery more efficiently. This advantage made it easier for American troops to play defense and gave them the ability to fire strong cannon fire at the more vulnerable British forces, who were positioned below. One of the most important variables in the Americans' victory and a turning point in the Revolutionary War was their ability to take advantage of the topography.