Major General Benedict Arnold was completely omitted from Gates’s report to Congress regarding the battle of Freeman’s Farm.

In the Battle of Saratoga, Benedict Arnold and Horatio Gates were a team that worked effectively together and had a significant impact. However, no one can foretell what the future will hold once the occasion arises and Arnold is not acknowledged for his achievement. Gates did not inform Congress of Arnold's accomplishments despite the fact that it was known that he helped guide and replenish his friend's troops during the war. In his report, Gates did not acknowledge Arnold and his troops' involvement in the Battle of Freeman's Farm. Arnold eventually lost his unofficial authority to lead the army in battle. After a disagreement between the generals, Gates disregarded Arnold's orders because of noncompliance.

Arnold had no justification for remaining at the camp, yet he did. He casually disregarded the fact that he had no official orders when he ordered his horse and charged into battle during the battle of Bemis Heights (October 7). The soldiers reunited around Arnold after seeing him, who had given them new life. The men were led by Arnold to break through the enemy line's center in two fierce charges. The pressure from American soldiers, helped by Daniel Morgan and his riflemen, was so great that it caused the British to crumble. The horse that Arnold was riding was shot as triumph drew near, and it fell on the leg that had been hurt earlier. Perhaps more than any other officer present, Arnold's actions contributed to American success. Burgoyne finally gave in ten days later, and as a direct result, France helped the young nation.