The True Story Behind Outlander‘s Version of the Battles of Saratoga: Benedict Arnold was born in 1741 in Norwich, Connecticut to a family who had been in the colonies for generations.

Arnold's actions at what came to be known as the Battle of Freeman's Farm -- the first chapter of the Sept. 19 to Oct. 7, 1777, battle at Saratoga -- directly led to French aid that helped speed ...

The Battles of Saratoga were a turning point in the American Revolution, ... Benedict Arnold was I think generally recognized as the most effective field commander in the Continental Army, ...

Arnold fought in both Saratoga battles as second-in-command. Inthe second battle, despite orders to hold his ground, he ralliedhis troops for a decisive win. "The men loved him.

The Connecticut-born Arnold led American soldiers through Fort Ticonderoga's front gate in a pre-dawn raid on May 10, 1775, and he helped defeat the British at the Battles of Saratoga two years later.

Congress promoted Arnold to major general in 1777, but his superior at the Battle of Saratoga, Gen. Horatio Gates, relieved him of command during the battle due to insubordination.

American Maj. Gen. Benedict Arnold, who took control of West Point in August 1780, ... Quebec and especially the Battles of Saratoga, at which he was a bona fide hero. Advertisement.

Author Jack Kelly tells the full story of infamous American traitor Benedict Arnold in his new book. Sepia Times/Universal Images Group via Getty Images “Most Americans know one thing about ...

American officer Benedict Arnold met in secret with British Major John Andre on Sept. 21, 1780, ... helping lead rebel forces during the Battle of Saratoga in 1777.

Reenactors in colonial garb read by lamplight inside the historic Nathan Denison House in Forty Fort. Their clothing and the furnishings would have been familiar to Benedict Arnold and the ...