Benedict arnold biography summary page

Benedict Arnold V (14 January 1741 [O.S. 3 January 1740]^[2][3] – 14 June 1801) was a general during the American Revolutionary War.

He began the war in the Continental Army but later changed to the British Army.

Benedict arnold biography summary page

While on the American side, led the fort at West Point, New York. He planned to give the fort to the British army. He was caught in September 1780 and switched sides to the British Army. He was made a brigadier general in the British Army.

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Arnold was born in Connecticut. He started as a merchant, sailing ships on the Atlantic Ocean. He joined the Continental army outside Boston. Soon, he became famous for cunning and bravery. His actions included these:

1. 1775: the Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
2. 1776: defensive and delaying tactics after losing the Battle of Valcour Island on Lake Champlain
3. the Battle of Ridgefield, Connecticut (when was promoted to major general),
4. relieving the Siege of Fort Stanwix, and
5. 1777: actions