John Burgoyne - Seven Years War

Seven Years War

Further information: Great Britain in the Seven Years War

A month after the outbreak of the Seven Years' War Burgoyne bought a commission in the 11th Dragoons. In 1758 he became captain and lieutenant-colonel in the Coldstream Guards.

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