Benedict Arnold
Benedict Arnold, a former American general, turned traitor during the American Revolutionary War. He made a deal with the British to hand over the strategic fort of West Point in exchange for a large sum of money. Arnold's betrayal was a significant blow to the American cause and he is remembered as one of history's notorious traitors.
It is believed that a former retainer, Akechi Mitsuhide, killed him in Kyoto, but some belive someone else did
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Benedict Arnold, a British commander turned American traitor
Benedict Arnold, a former American general, turned traitor during the American Revolutionary War. He made a deal with the British to hand over the strategic fort of West Point in exchange for a large sum of money. Arnold's betrayal was a significant blow to the American cause and he is remembered as one of history's notorious traitors.
George Washington would be called a traitor from the colonists.
Benedict Arnold was an American Revolutionary War hero when he defeated British General Burgoyne at the Battle of Saratoga. However, recognition paled against expectations and he became disgruntled. As a result, he turned traitor, making a deal to turn over West Point to the British.
While Grant is the best known former General to later become President,two other former Generals also became President. Rutherford B. Hayes was a Major General as was James Garfield.
In American history: Benedict Arnold The lesser known, most recent traitor is Jane Fonda. She visited the American soldiers that were held prisoner in Vietnam, and when the soldiers passed her notes how horrible the conditions were, she turned them in to the Vietnamese. She got away with treason. Boycott everything Jane Fonda.
After it was discovered that Lew Cheney was a traitor, a revolt occurred. As a result, people soon forgot about him and no one looked into when and where he died.
A backstabber is a traitor or hypocrite, especially a person previously considered trustworthy but who figuratively attacks when another person's back is turned.
Benedict Arnold turned traitor and gave the British military information.
A backstabber is a traitor or hypocrite, especially a person previously considered trustworthy but who figuratively attacks when another person's back is turned.
To the British, the rebellious American colonists were traitors. Having become accustomed to autonomy during the early 18th century, the colonists had developed a sense of communal nationalism that outweighed whatever loyalty they still felt to Great Britain. One famous American general who turned on his fellow colonists during the war was Benedict Arnold, and his name has become synonymous with betrayal.
William Shatner turned 80 on March 22nd. Leonard Nimoy turned 80 on March 26th.