However , Continental general John Stark and the New Hampshire - Vermont Militia thwarted Burgoyne 's resupply run in the Battle of Bennington .
Burgoyne sent a column of his troops into Vermont in the hopes of securing needed supplies .
Continental general John Stark and the New Hampshire - Vermont Militia thwarted Burgoyne 's resupply run in the Battle of Bennington .
Burgoyne sent a column of his troops into Vermont in the hopes of securing needed supplies .