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Benedict Arnold V (Norwich, Connecticut; 14 de enero de 1741-Londres, Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda; 14 de junio de 1801), conocido simplemente como Benedict Arnold, fue un general estadounidense que sirvió durante la Guerra de Independencia de los Estados Unidos.
Benedict Arnold (14 January 1741 [ O.S. 3 January 1740] [1] [a] – June 14, 1801) was an American-born military officer who served during the American Revolutionary War. He fought with distinction for the American Continental Army and rose to the rank of major general before defecting to the British in 1780.
Hace 1 día · Benedict Arnold (1741-1801) was a general of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783). He was considered one of the finest Patriot military officers during the early years of the conflict but defected to the British in 1780 after being repeatedly passed over for promotion. Today, the phrase 'Benedict Arnold ...
Hace 4 días · Benedict Arnold (born January 14, 1741, Norwich, Connecticut [U.S.]—died June 14, 1801, London, England) served the cause of the American Revolution as an officer until 1779, when he shifted his allegiance to the British.
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- Benedict Arnold was a patriot officer who served the cause of the American Revolution until 1779, when he shifted his allegiance to the British.
- Benedict Arnold betrayed the Continental Army to the British when he made secret overtures to British headquarters in May 1779 and, a year later, i...
- Benedict Arnold was unhappy with his position in the Continental Army by the time he betrayed the cause of the American Revolution to the British....
- After Benedict Arnold betrayed the Continental Army, his British contact, Major John André, was captured by the Americans and hanged as a spy while...
- “Benedict Arnold” is an epithet for “traitor” in the United States; calling a person a “Benedict Arnold” implies that they are a traitor.
9 de jun. de 2021 · El general Arnold ofreció el West Point británico a cambio de una comisión y un pago de 20.000 libras. El 23 de septiembre, el Mayor Andre (que llevaba mensajes entre el CIC británico, Sir Henry Clinton y Arnold) fue capturado y se expuso el complot.
Como coronel de la milicia, se une a Ethan Allen para conquistar Fort Ticonderoga, en Nueva York, al comienzo de la guerra de la Independencia estadounidense en 1775. La acción permitió el envío de suministros a las tropas de George Washington que asediaban Boston. Fue ascendido a general.
27 de oct. de 2009 · Benedict Arnold, an American colonist, was a Revolutionary War hero who later became a despised traitor when he schemed to turn West Point over to the British.
