Benedict Arnold
In the battle of Saratoga, Benedict really shined. When the British came and attacked Saratoga, the colonists' major general Horatio Gates overcome by anger and frustration about problems that they were having, refused to leave his tent. Arnold then took charge of the Colonist army and saved the day for the colonists. But, he never got the recognition he thought that he deserved, because Gates did not tell congress. In 1779, he began secret negotiations with the British. Agreeing with the British to give them West Point in exchange for money and a position of leadership in the British army. But, his plan was discovered and he fled to the British.
- Washington's aid and close friend
- Considered one of the best generals of America
- Born in 1741
- Rank of Major general
- Died in 1801