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'''Benedict Arnold''' (January 14th, 1741 - June 14th, 1801) was a Continental Army general who betrayed the Patriots during the American | '''Benedict Arnold''' (January 14th, 1741 - June 14th, 1801) was a Continental Army general who betrayed the Patriots during the [[American Revolutionary War]], attempting to surrender West Point to the British Army. | ||
Although a competent and capable General, Arnold's career was full of mishaps, problems and passed blame, despite fighting valiantly and vigorously for the cause, even sacrificing his own leg. Towards the end, he felt that his services were being overlooked while others were be given rewards which he believed should be his. This was his motivation for betraying the American forces. | Although a competent and capable General, Arnold's career was full of mishaps, problems and passed blame, despite fighting valiantly and vigorously for the cause, even sacrificing his own leg. Towards the end, he felt that his services were being overlooked while others were be given rewards which he believed should be his. This was his motivation for betraying the American forces. | ||
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