The pivotal military events that transpired in the northern theatre of war during the American Revolution are well known. A chronological list of the main ones would include: the failed American invasion of Canada in 1775-76; the British naval victory on Lake Champlain at the Battle of Valcour Island in 1776; the decisive American victory at Saratoga that foiled British plans in 1777; and the brutal raiding by both protagonists on the frontier borders in 1778-1780.