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[[File:00000039.jpg|thumb]]Benedict Arnold (January 14th, 1741 - June 14th, 1801) is an American general who betrayed his country during the American Revolution, attempting to surrender West Point to the British and then later joining the side of the British. | [[File:00000039.jpg|thumb]]'''Benedict Arnold''' (January 14th, 1741 - June 14th, 1801) is an American general who betrayed his country during the American Revolution, attempting to surrender West Point to the British and then later joining the side of the British. | ||
Although a competent and capable General, Arnold's career was full of mishaps, problems and passed blame, despite fighting valiantly and vigerously for the cause, even sacrificing his own leg. Towards the end he felt that his services were being over looked 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 vigerously for the cause, even sacrificing his own leg. Towards the end he felt that his services were being over looked while others were be given rewards which he believed should be his. This was his motivation for betraying the American forces. | ||