The Revolutionary War had main proceedings that ensured it took place. These events, according to the history of the Revolutionary War, were very essential in fronting the war between America and Britain at that time. It is also understood that the war took place in the mid 1770’s. Some of these events were personal, while some of them were related to the treatment people of the involved parties faced from each other.

Let’s get a closer look at one of the abovementioned events, which involves Arnold, the Traitor. General Benedict Arnold was branded a traitor by his native country, America, after it was discovered that he was more than willing to relent the independence of his country to the British in return for power and wealth. The name Arnold is synonymous to history in America in regard to treason. It was revealed after the capture of Major Andre, who was a general with the British army. Major Andre revealed that General Arnold had conspired with the British to turn his West Point command in their favour and in return, he was to be awarded money and other wealth and at the same time be made a British army general. As the events unfolded further, Andre was later hung as a spy, though reluctantly.

Based on proven evidence from historic sources, the career of General Arnold was headed for a nose dive after the Saratoga victory. After Arnold’s second marriage, he could not avoid but found himself in lots of debt that he blamed on the government for not according him credit he deserved due to his military exploits. The British were aware of the personal problems he was facing, so they approached him. He was receptive of the idea of discarding his patriotic cause. In return, General Arnold demanded money as well as commission to serve in the British army as a major general upon giving up on his West Point command base.

The day of reckon was on 21st September when Major Andre came ashore near Haverstraw via HM Vulture in full uniform. At this point, he met Arnold to finalise the deal. Unfortunately, the Vulture came under fire from the Americans, which left Andre stranded. He changed into civilian clothes and made his escape down the Hudson courtesy of a safe pass from Arnold. He was captured near Tarrytown by militiamen and handed over to North Castle Commander. Andre was found with incriminating papers. On 23rd April, Arnold was notified of his capture and he opted to flee with boat to Vulture, later Andre was hung as a spy.