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SaratogaWithout orders, took command of men and capture the key British position on the battlefield. Was then wounded when a musket ball
smashed his thigh.
PhiladelphiaAfter being wounded at Saratoga, Arnold was appointed Military Governor of Philadelphia. While recovering from his wound, he
married Peggy Shippen and purchase d the Mount Pleasant Mansion
West Point
After falling deeply in debt, being court martaled, he requests and is granted command of West Point on the Hudson River.
John Andre
Arnold negotiates with Andre through the night of September 21, 1780. They discussed how West Point could be captured.
Andre’s CaptureArnold was captured by three highwayman (robbers). In his
boot were plans to capture West Point. The plans were sent to West Point, Arnold received them, and knew he was caught.
Negotiations for AndreThe British try to negotiate for the release of Andre. But
Washington will accept only one person in exchange: Benedict Arnold.
Andre Executed
Andre was found guilty of spying and sentenced to death. He requested a firing squad but that was denied. He was hanged on October 2, 1780.