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Benedict Arnold The painting above is of Benedict Arnold. Arnold liked to lead and command his men on the front lines. The Battle of Saratoga was a major battle in the American Revolution; it helped persuade the French into signing a Treaty with the United States that helped turn the on the British. The open-field battle style was favored by the British. The American’s were almost out of options, until their savior General Benedict …

…and was known as a traitor. His great leadership helped the British immensely, yet obviously not enough to win the war. Benedict Arnold was considered a military genius; he was able to bring his troops from near defeat to victory. Arnold was probably the only man to be respected by both the British and Americans prior to 1779. Benedict Arnold was one of the best Generals that had served in the American Army. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography** NONE