There are many moments in history that intrigue and surprise us. There are many characters that are bigger then life. In terms of property management Providence Rhode Island has several historical figures that almost changed Providence property management. The well know traitor Benedict Arnold is one of them. His acts almost turned the fight for independence into a victory for the British. Arnolds name is synonymous with being a traitor, but the truth is not so black and white. He was a hero before he became a traitor and it can be argued that it is because of Arnold that the Colonies defeated England.

Arnold was involved in the first successful campaign of the colonial war. Fort Ticonderoga in New York was held by the British. Benedict Arnold asked for and received permission for his militia to capture the fort. They encountered Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys with plans for the same thing. Arnold felt he should lead both companies in battle and felt Allan should follow his plans and command. The Ethan Allens militia had other ideas. They worked out a plan that allowed for the two commanders to lead an assault on the fort. The battle for Fort Ticonderoga was about as dramatic as melting ice. Trying to transport the troops across the river in the earlier hours, Arnold and Allen became aware of the approaching dawn. They decided to make their assault with only 83 men. They marched right up to the Fort, asked the British to surrender and the battle was over without a shot.

It was at the battle of Saratoga that Arnold may have saved the Colonies. Arnold was a smart and aggressive leader. He was willing to take risks and push for an advantage. At Saratoga, Arnold wanted an aggressive approach, but was thwarted by the more conservative General Gates. Later Arnold found out that Gates didn’t tell anyone about his part in the first battle of Saratoga. It was under Arnold that great casualties were given to the British. Benedict Arnold refused to go unrewarded or uncompensated. relieved Benedict Arnold of his command. It was during the second Saratoga battle when Arnold mounted a horse and charged into battle, ignoring the orders of General Gates. Gates had officers go after Arnold with the instruction to get him off the battle field. Before that could happen, Arnold was breaking the British line and capturing a part of their defenses. Arnold suffered a major injury as the battle came to a close. After about ten days the British surrendered their position. This victory by the Colonials convinced the French to enter the fray and was instrumental in winning the war.

After five months of convalescence, Arnold was given the Military Governorship of Philadelphia. Arnold had his seniority restored and, though he had been passed over several times, was finally promoted. The congress began to suspect that Arnold was taking advantage of his position and they had investigated him several times already. It was during this time that Arnold began his secret correspondence with the British. For a large amount of sterling, 100,000 pounds, and a position as Brigadier General, Arnold was willing to surrender West Point, a pivotal fort on the Hudson River.

Arnold’s plan was thwarted when his messenger was captured with detailed correspondence in his boots. Arnold ran to the British and tried to explain his behavior in an open letter. After many years, hated at home, un-trusted in Britain, Benedict Arnold died a pauper. He was both the champion that saved the colonies and the turn coat that almost brought them down.

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