The American Revolution

Benedict Arnold Turns Traitor and Defects to the British

Season 1 Episode 6 | 6m 04s

Washington discovers that Benedict Arnold has defected and planned to surrender West Point – and the men stationed there – to the British. Arnold accomplished miracles on the battlefield and felt that he did not receive due recognition. The spy who turned Arnold traitor is caught and hanged. However, Arnold escapes and takes command of a British regiment known as the American Legion.

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