This man unsuccessfully led a fleet at the Battle of Valcour Island and was briefly relieved of command after suffering leg wounds at Bemis Heights.
This man unsuccessfully led a fleet at the Battle of Valcour Island and was briefly relieved of command after suffering leg wounds at Bemis Heights. This man was en route to Philadelphia when the Battle of Ridgefield broke out, which led to his promotion to major general. His most famous action was triggered when he was passed over for a promotion by the Continental Congress and was accused of malfeasance by other officers. This man showed great heroism at Fort Ticonderoga with Ethan Allen and at the Battle of Saratoga. For 10 points, name this traitor who attempted to sell West Point to the British during the Revolutionary War.
This man unsuccessfully led a fleet at the Battle of Valcour Island and was briefly relieved of command after suffering leg wounds at Bemis Heights.
Benedict Arnold