Discover the role that benedict arnold played during the revolutionary war, as both a patriot and a traitor. One of the most ardent and courageous of the field commanders of the war, he. When executive producer craig silverstein was first discussing the role with me, he said, we dont want benedict arnold to be benedict arnold. A superb leader in many respects, benedict arnold was highly respected until he turned coat. Historian jim percoco talks about the life and legacy of benedict arnold. A groundbreaking twohour documentary that tells the harrowing story of benedict arnold and his contributions to the the struggle for american independence. We feature smart, groundbreaking research and wellwritten narratives from expert writers. Some say he betrayed his country, but did his country betray him. Major general arnold, commander of american forces at west point, was on the verge of giving the new york fort to the colonists adversaries the british redcoats in september of 1780. He was the hero of saratoga, a staunch defender of his commanderinchief, and a mentor of sorts to ben tallmadge.
Benedict arnold was born in norwich, connecticut, on january 14, 1741. While on the american side he became commander of the fort at west point, new york, and plotted to surrender it to the british forces. Radar pictures has acquired the feature film and television rights to allison patakis novel the traitors wife. He apprenticed at an apothecary shop as a young man and fought in the french and indian war. To most americans, the name benedict arnold is synonymous with betrayal, an american heroturnedtraitor. Jul 17, 2018 benedict arnold was born a british subject, the second of six children of benedict arnold 16831761 and hannah waterman king in norwich, connecticut colony on january 14, 1741. Various translations of sun tzus the art of war have been published over the past century.
A question of honor is a 2003 american television film directed by mikael salomon and starring aidan quinn, kelsey grammer, flora montgomery and john light. January 3, 1740 june 14, 1801 was an american military officer who served as a general during the american revolutionary war, fighting for the american continental army before defecting to the british in 1780. Did benedict arnold regret his decision to join the british. Did benedict arnold regret his decision to join the. I think there was many decades ago, a black and white 1940s movie comes to mind but no title. He was named after his greatgrandfather benedict arnold, an early governor of the colony of rhode island, as were his father and grandfather and an older brother. If one is to believe this madeforcable biopic, americas most notorious turncoat benedict arnold sold out his country primarily for the love of a woman. Arnold then married a loyalist and racked up a lot of debt, causing him to. Wilson continues on with arnold s life all the way until its conclusion.
He was the only surviving son of his parents and had one sister. But it did show, factually, how benedict arnold s life was pathetic. Benedict arnold, rhode island, lake george, new haven, margaret mansfield, fort ticonderoga, crown point, new york, ethan allen, green mountain boys. Assassins creed iii benedict arnold dlc and connor nags washington duration. When you pull a benedict arnold, you sell out your side and join the stronger side of a situation out of fear, not honor. Our work has been featured by the new york times, time magazine, history channel, discovery channel, smithsonian, mental floss, npr, and more. On average, completing this movie guide will require about 3045 minutes in addition to the length of the movie. Why have there not been any movies made about benedict arnold. An early supporter of the revolution, he proved to be a resourceful and energetic officer. Nov 23, 2019 i think there was many decades ago, a black and white 1940s movie comes to mind but no title. The movie highlights the reasons for benedict arnold committing treason and also covers the battle of saratoga and the end of the war.
Originated from the american general during the revolutionary war whom switched to the british side of the war after being past over by congress for a promotion. Discover the role that benedict arnold played during the revolutionary. The story of the brilliant american revolutionary war general who turned traitor, benedict arnold. A traitor in our midst actually outlines some important facets of arnold s life that are often overlooked by historians because for most studying the man, the interest in studying him ends with the conclusion of the war. A documentary by talon films about one of the most influential and controversial men in american history. It portrays the career of benedict arnold in the american revolutionary war and his dramatic switch in 1780 from fighting for american independence to being a loyalist trying to preserve british rule in. The american battlefield trust and our members have saved more than 52,000 acres in 24 states. Thereafter his name became an epithet for traitor in the united states upon the outbreak of hostilities at lexington, massachusetts april 1775. He subsequently became a spy for the british, plotting to arrange a siege of west point.
Today in masonic history benedict arnold is born in 1741. Acknowledged as a hero of the revolutionary war by his commanding officer, general george. Benedict arnold owain yeoman famed for his bravery and grit, arnold was regarded by washington as his finest battlefield commander. Mar 20, 2015 benedict arnold i am related through the crowe family my middle name is arnold. Americas most notorious turncoat benedict arnold sold out his country primarily for the love of a woman. Arnold was born on january 14th, 1741 in norwich, connecticut. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Coaxed back into service by his old friend george washington, he is soon enmeshed in the divisive politics of revolutionary philadelphia. Benedict arnold was born a british subject, the second of six children of benedict arnold 16831761 and hannah waterman king in norwich, connecticut colony on january 14, 1741. It acknowledges the wounded leg of a particular soldier, but it doesnt even mention arnold by name. He began the war in the continental army but later changed to the british army. Arnold, benedict, soldier, born in norwich, connecticut, 14 jan. His ancestor, william arnold born in leamington, warwickshire, in 1587, came to providence in 1636, and was associated with roger williams as one of the fiftyfour proprietors in the first settlement of rhode island.
Arnold, reproved by general washington, decides, with the bitter hatred of a small nature, to betray west point into the hands of the british, and to that end enters into negotiation with major andre, as the representative of the british general. Video jim percoco talks about the life and legacy of benedict arnold. During the war, benedict arnold proved himself a brave and skillful leader, helping ethan allens troops capture fort ticonderoga in 1775 and then participating in. A question of honor full movie engsub watch benedict arnold.
A traitor in our midst actually outlines some important facets of arnolds life that are often overlooked by historians because for most studying the man, the interest in studying him ends with the conclusion of the war. A groundbreaking twohour documentary that tells the harrowing story of benedict arnold and his contributions to the the struggle for american independence some say he betrayed his country, but did his country betray him. Benedict arnold was an american soldier, british soldier and traitor to the american revolution. List of books and articles about benedict arnold online. Benedict arnold rose from humble origins to become the most. In a secluded spot along the hudson arnold waits for. Injured at the battle of saratoga, he was a colonial hero. Many americans understand why his name has been erased from the chapel of the garrison he once commanded.
As a youth he served for a time in the colonial militia in the french and indian wars. One of historys bestknown traitors, benedict arnold was a successful general from connecticut during the american revolutionary war until he switched sides and was caught trying to help the british in 1780. The treason of benedict arnold famous moments in early american history short educational films of noteworthy events free educational history videos watch the treason of benedict arnold. It portrays the career of benedict arnold in the american revolutionary war and his dramatic switch in 1780 from fighting for american independence to being a loyalist. I used the widely accepted 1910 translation by the sinologist.
He was the hero of saratoga, a staunch defender of his commanderinchief, and a mentor of sorts to ben tallmadge over the course of season 2, however, arnold felt slighted by a country for which he had sacrificed so much of his fortune. This film challenges preconceived notions about the revolutionary war and how our nation came into being. The real benedict arnold is the story about one of the most notorious traitors of the american revolution. Author nathaniel philbrick talks about who benedict arnold really was and his new book, valiant ambition. After winning important victories for the breakaway colonies, arnold is driven to resign by an ungrateful congress. Mar 03, 2020 with accurate accounts of the capture of groton fort, the massacre that followed, and the sacking and burning of new london, september 6, 1781, by the british forces under the command of the traitor benedict arnold by rufus avery and stephen hempstead, eye witnesses of the same. His older brother, also named benedict had died from a fever when he was still a baby. His family was wealthy, both on his fathers side and mothers. A question of honor full full movie, benedict arnold. American general benedict arnold theatrical trailer youtube. Mar 14, 2016 for additional information about arnolds amazing career as a continental officer, consult james kirby martin, benedict arnold, revolutionary hero.
Arnold was very embarrassing as hed been one of the continental armys best and rare commanders and his superior officer general horatio gates took t. Benedict arnold joined the american revolutionary army in 1775 and won glory at the battles of ticonderoga and saratoga. Tom murphy, flora montgomery, john kavanagh, john light, aidan quinn, kelsey grammer show embed code. The conquering hero of saratoga and other victories of. Benedict arnold 17411801 was an early american hero of the revolutionary war 177583 who later became one of the most infamous traitors in u.
Benedict arnold, 17411801, american revolutionary general and traitor, b. A question of honor full full movie streaming benedict arnold. Which is a shame, because it used to be synonymous with a really delicious plate of eggs. George washington had given him his fullest trust and placed him in command of the fortifications at west point, new york. The woman behind benedict arnolds plot to betray america duration. With aidan quinn, kelsey grammer, flora montgomery, john light. Leave feedback subscribe dj in light is a master producer and mixer of electronic music. Genealogy for benedict arnold, ii 1641 1727 family tree on geni, with over 200 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives.
After a trip to europe, arnold settled in new haven, connecticut and opened his own apothecary shop, just a few years before the colonists fight for. Benedict arnold, born january 14, 1741, norwich, connecticut u. The only sad thing about benedict arnolds fate is the fact that he escaped running away like the coward he was to london where, boo hoo, he didnt get the respect and trust he thought he deserved and avoided the ignominious fate due him at the gallows here in america. Benedict arnold, concentrates on arnolds years as a general, 1775 to 1777. Genealogy profile for benedict arnold, ii benedict arnold, ii 1641 1727 genealogy genealogy for benedict arnold, ii 1641 1727 family tree on geni, with over 200 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. When the plans came to light, arnold defected to the british side. Unable to rejoin his fellow countrymen, arnold took up a position in the british army. Arnold s story is summed up in the final scene by showing the memorial that was erected at saratoga.
Wilson continues on with arnolds life all the way until its conclusion. Benedict arnold simple english wikipedia, the free. On the glorious battlefields of the american revolution, two great generals distinguished themselves. The absent name is benedict arnold, a name now synonymous with traitor. A question of honor, directly based off of the book the notorious benedict arnold by steve sheinkin. A member of the sons of liberty, arnold rose to the rank of general in the continental army during the revolutionary war. Libertys kids benedict arnold e32 movie guide worksheet resource is also available on teacherspayteachers.
Others trump holds in as high regard as george washington. Aug 04, 2016 best modern quickdraw movie moments duration. Benedict arnold grew up in a welltodo family that had hit hard times by the time he became an adult. He was the fifth generation of his family to be born on american soil. The most sullied figure of the american revolution receives partial redemption in benedict arnold. Washington is remembered as americas founding father, arnold as americas most notorious traitor.
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