Benedict Arnold: The Untold Story of An American Hero

Benedict Arnold is considered the worst traitor in American History, but without him, it is unlikely the United States would exist today.

Arnold's achievements were overshadowed by his betrayal, but from his perspective, it was Congress that betrayed him. He was placed on their blacklist and overlooked time and time again for promotions.

Throughout the war, Arnold led the Americans to victory at the Siege of Ticonderoga, The Battle of Lake Champlain, the First Battle of Saratoga and the Second Battle of Sarota. His accomplishments allowed the Americans to win at the Siege of Boston and he led a daring invasion of Quebec.

Throughout the war, he was injured in four separate battles (Champlain, Quebec, Battle of Ridgefield, and Saratoga). His business went bankrupt while he was off fighting the war and his wife passed away. The broke Congress, refused to pay him, and instead brought him to Court Martial, ordering that he pay them vast sums of money. All the while, they overlooked him for promotions and credited others with the achievements and battles that he had won.

Eventually, every man can be pushed too far... and inevitably, Arnold would turn to the British, feeling betrayed by the nation he had suffered so much to help create.

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