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ARNOLD, BENEDICT

ARNOLD, BENEDICT
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(1741-1801) American general of the Revolutionary War (war for American independence from Britain, fought from 1775 to 1781). He performed notably in the early days of the war, but became bitter over several setbacks to his career. After receiving command of the American fort at West Point, New York, Arnold plotted to betray it to the British. The plan was revealed when the American forces captured Major John Andr' of the British army, who was carrying messages between Arnold and the British. Arnold escaped to England and continued a military career, but was widely scorned by the English.(1741-1801) American general of the Revolutionary War (war for American independence from Britain, fought from 1775 to 1781). He performed notably in the early days of the war, but became bitter over several setbacks to his career. After receiving command of the American fort at West point, New York, Arnold plotted to betray it to the British. The plan was revealed when the American forces captured Major John Andr' of the British army, who was carrying messages between Arnold and the British. Arnold escaped to England and continued a military career, but was widely scorned by the English.(1741-1801) American general of the Revolutionary War (war for American independence from Britain, fought from 1775 to 1781). In the autumn of 1775, he undertook an attack on Quebec which failed. Later, he became bitter over several setbacks to his career. After receiving command of the American fort at West Point, New York, Arnold plotted to betray it to the British. The plan was revealed when the American forces captured Major John Andr' of the British army, who was carrying messages between Arnold and the British. Arnold escaped to England and continued a military career, but was widely scorned by the English. See also Quebec in this glossary.(1741-1801) American general who served under George Washington during the Revolutionary War (1775-1783). In October 1777, he was engaged in the Battle of Saratoga, New York. When he was attacked by the British and Hessians, he rallied his men and quickly broke through the British center. The British retreated but soon found themselves surrounded and finally surrendered. Later, Arnold became bitter over several setbacks to his career. After receiving command of the American fort at West Point, New York, Arnold plotted to betray it to the British. The plan was revealed when the American forces captured Major John Andr' of the British army, who was carrying messages between Arnold and the British. Arnold escaped to England and continued a military career, but was widely scorned by the English. See also Washington, George and Hessian in this glossary.(1741-1801) American general of the Revolutionary War (war for American independence from Britain, fought from 1775 to 1781). He performed notably in the early days of the war, but became bitter over several setbacks to his career. After receiving command of the American fort at West Point, New York, Arnold plotted to betray it to the British. The plan was revealed when the American forces captured Major John Andre of the British army, who was carrying messages between Arnold and the British. Arnold escaped to England and continued a military career, but was widely scorned by the English. This guy has been going around haunted for a long time feeling that the whole nation was after him, and then you find out he was Benedict Arnold, and this somehow or another blows some charge. -Basics of Auditing (21 Aug. 62) (1741?1801) American general of the Revolutionary War (war for American independence from Britain, fought from 1775 to 1781) who turned traitor after becoming bitter over several setbacks to his career. While commanding the American fort at West Point, New York, Arnold plotted to surrender it to the British. The plan failed because it was discovered when American forces captured Major John Andre of the British army, who was carrying a message from Arnold to the British.(1741@1801) American general who served under George Washington during the Revolutionary War (1775@1783). In October 1777, he was engaged in the Battle of Saratoga, New York. When he was attacked by the British and Hessians, he rallied his men and quickly broke through the British center. The British retreated but soon found themselves surrounded and finally surrendered. Later, Arnold became bitter over several setbacks to his career. After receiving command of the American fort at West Point, New York, Arnold plotted to betray it to the British. The plan was revealed when the American forces captured Major John Andre of the British army, who was carrying messages between Arnold and the British. Arnold escaped to England and continued a military career, but was widely scorned by the English. See also Washington, George and Hessian in this glossary. Because it was my opinion that the Hessian regiments that were captured and gobbled up by first Benedict Arnold and then George Washington were the only ironworkers and artisans the country ever had imported into it. iZones of Control and Responsibility of Governments (3 Jan. 60)(1741@1801) American general who served under George Washington during the Revolutionary War (1775@1783). In October 1777, he was engaged in the Battle of Saratoga, New York. When he was attacked by the British and Hessians, he rallied his men and quickly broke through the British center. The British retreated but soon found themselves surrounded and finally surrendered. Later, Arnold became bitter over several setbacks to his career. After receiving command of the American fort at West Point, New York, Arnold plotted to betray it to the British. The plan was revealed when the American forces captured Major John Andr? of the British army, who was carrying messages between Arnold and the British. Arnold escaped to England and continued a military career, but was widely scorned by the English. See also Washington, George and Hessian in this glossary. Because it was my opinion that the Hessian regiments that were captured and gobbled up by first Benedict Arnold and then George Washington were the only ironworkers and artisans the country ever had imported into it. ?Zones of Control and Responsibility of Governments (3 Jan. 60)