http://www.historynet.com/benedict-arnold-general-in-the-battle-of-saratoga.htm?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=benedict-arnold-general-in-the-battle-of-saratoga From the World's Largest History Magazine Publisher Wed, 15 Feb 2012 02:15:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 http://www.historynet.com/benedict-arnold-general-in-the-battle-of-saratoga.htm#comment-784569 JSO Wed, 14 Dec 2011 06:17:52 +0000 #comment-784569 Few will argue that Arnold made wise decisions regarding his treason. But as the article pointed out his actions from the spring of 1775 and the fall of 1777 were vital in delaying the Brits at Valcour Island, showing them a grit and determination that they did not expect at Quebec, and at Saratoga, defeating them in the decisive battle in the war. There is no doubt that his leadership in battle led to the victory at Saratoga. I have always wondered whey Arnold is so thoroughly villified while confederate generals Robert E Lee, Stonewall Jackson and others are viewed as honorable heroes fighting for the southern cause. After reading extensive about Arnold I can honestly say that I disagree with his ultimate decisions but I also understand why he made them. Few will argue that Arnold made wise decisions regarding his treason. But as the article pointed out his actions from the spring of 1775 and the fall of 1777 were vital in delaying the Brits at Valcour Island, showing them a grit and determination that they did not expect at Quebec, and at Saratoga, defeating them in the decisive battle in the war. There is no doubt that his leadership in battle led to the victory at Saratoga. I have always wondered whey Arnold is so thoroughly villified while confederate generals Robert E Lee, Stonewall Jackson and others are viewed as honorable heroes fighting for the southern cause. After reading extensive about Arnold I can honestly say that I disagree with his ultimate decisions but I also understand why he made them.

]]> http://www.historynet.com/benedict-arnold-general-in-the-battle-of-saratoga.htm#comment-780329 Ben Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:18:34 +0000 #comment-780329 Benedict is his first name. Get it together Benedict is his first name. Get it together

]]> http://www.historynet.com/benedict-arnold-general-in-the-battle-of-saratoga.htm#comment-559510 da gman Fri, 13 May 2011 15:41:36 +0000 #comment-559510 idk man he was just one general in this battle even in this War. think about that plus he was a traitor. idk man he was just one general in this battle even in this War. think about that plus he was a traitor.

]]> http://www.historynet.com/benedict-arnold-general-in-the-battle-of-saratoga.htm#comment-299607 Greg Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:04:22 +0000 #comment-299607 Arnold's list of accomplishments were quite impressive through 1777 in the Revolutionary War. Perhaps no other officer had done so much for his country in that time and his efforts in the Saratoga campaign did help lead to victory there. That victory led to France's entrance in the war, which ensured that no peace would be made without an independent United States. So you can argue that Benedict Arnold did save America. Arnold's list of accomplishments were quite impressive through 1777 in the Revolutionary War. Perhaps no other officer had done so much for his country in that time and his efforts in the Saratoga campaign did help lead to victory there. That victory led to France's entrance in the war, which ensured that no peace would be made without an independent United States. So you can argue that Benedict Arnold did save America.

]]> http://www.historynet.com/benedict-arnold-general-in-the-battle-of-saratoga.htm#comment-187252 Trent Louis Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:39:18 +0000 #comment-187252 R u retarded? Benedict Arnold did not save america!!!! he was a TRAITOR to his country. Look up the word TRAITOR R u retarded? Benedict Arnold did not save america!!!! he was a TRAITOR to his country. Look up the word TRAITOR

]]> http://www.historynet.com/benedict-arnold-general-in-the-battle-of-saratoga.htm#comment-166782 Stephen G. Esrati Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:43:49 +0000 #comment-166782 At the national park marking the battlefield, there is a monument to Arnold, but without his name. It shows a boot with a bullet hole in it. The ranger at the visitors' center was irritated when I asked him how to find the anonymous monument. At the national park marking the battlefield, there is a monument to Arnold, but without his name. It shows a boot with a bullet hole in it.
The ranger at the visitors' center was irritated when I asked him how to find the anonymous monument.

]]> http://www.historynet.com/benedict-arnold-general-in-the-battle-of-saratoga.htm#comment-53862 Fiona Dionkas Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:25:25 +0000 #comment-53862 His name is BENEDICT Arnold His name is BENEDICT Arnold

]]> http://www.historynet.com/benedict-arnold-general-in-the-battle-of-saratoga.htm#comment-22225 Delihla Cast Wed, 17 Dec 2008 01:58:45 +0000 #comment-22225 ...Who names their son arnold? That's worse than Edward! …Who names their son arnold? That's worse than Edward!

]]> http://www.historynet.com/benedict-arnold-general-in-the-battle-of-saratoga.htm#comment-19299 Peter Alexander Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:00:28 +0000 #comment-19299 They put a wooden hip cast on Arnold's leg, and he just had to lie there for two months. Two months of that agony twisted the mind of a man of action. They put a wooden hip cast on Arnold's leg, and he just had to lie there for two months. Two months of that agony twisted the mind of a man of action.

]]> http://www.historynet.com/benedict-arnold-general-in-the-battle-of-saratoga.htm#comment-17858 Al Mifrinds Rgauy Tue, 18 Nov 2008 01:43:58 +0000 #comment-17858 Arnold... that's a funny name Arnold… that's a funny name

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