American turncoat Benedict Arnold (1741 - 1801) persuades Major Andre (1751 - 1780) to conceal papers, to be sent to the British to enable them to capture West Point, in his boot.

“George Washington loved Benedict Arnold,” writes Kelly. “[And] Arnold’s betrayal broke his heart.” More than 250 years later, Benedict Arnold’s name remains a byword for betrayal.

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American officer Benedict Arnold met in secret with British Major John Andre on Sept. 21, 1780, with a plot to trade the American stronghold at West Point for cash amid the American Revolution.

By 1780, Benedict Arnold would have fully turned on America. His new loyalist bride connected him with the British and he hatched a plan to turn over West Point for £20,000.

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Benedict Arnold, the name that now means "traitor" to Americans, once stood for courage and military genius. Benedict Arnold Was Master Military Strategist Despite Reputation | Military.com Profile ...

Lights Out for Benedict Arnold turns off the city's holiday lights to mark the birthday of infamous native son, Benedict Arnold. Arnold was born in Norwich on Jan. 14 ...

American Maj. Gen. Benedict Arnold, who took control of West Point in August 1780, was both hero and villain, depending on whom you ask.

New London, Conn., has never forgiven Benedict Arnold for his Revolutionary War treason — and for burning their city. By Amelia Nierenberg Reporting from New London, Conn. Connecticut, 1781. New ...