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There are many moments in history that capture the imagination. There are many historical figures that stand out. In terms of property management Providence Rhode Island has several historical figures that almost changed Providence property management. Benedict Arnold is one such figure. His acts almost turned the fight for independence in favor of the British. Arnolds name is synonymous with being a traitor, but the actual story is filled with accounts of a complex man. He was a brilliant military leader before he became a traitor and it can be argued that it is because of Arnold that the Colonies defeated England.

Arnold was part of the first major victory of the colonial war. Fort Ticonderoga in New York was occupied by the British. Benedict Arnold asked for and received orders for his militia to attempt to take the fort. They met up with Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys with plans for the same thing. Arnold believed it was his destiny to lead both companies in battle and his plan should be followed. The Ethan Allens militia had other ideas. They worked out a plan that allowed for the two commanders to attack and capture 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. Arnold and Allen decided to make their assault with only 83 men. They marched right up to the Fort, suggested the British should surrender and the battle was over without a shot.

It was during the battle of Saratoga that Arnold paved the way for victory of the Colonies. Arnold was a decisive and assertive leader. He was willing to take risks and reaching for an advantage. At Saratoga, Arnold wanted an aggressive approach, but was held back by the more conservative General Gates. Later Arnold found out that Gates failed to mention the contribution Benedict made to the first battle of Saratoga. It was under Arnold that great casualties were inflicted on the British. Benedict Arnold refused to go unrewarded or unacknowledged. relieved Benedict Arnold of his command. The second battle of Saratoga was well underway 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. Prior to his attempted removal, Arnold was breaking the British line and capturing a part of their defenses. Arnold suffered a major injury as the battle wound down. After about ten days the British surrendered their position. It was this colonial victory that convinced the French to enter the fray and turn the tide of war in favor of the colonialists.

After five months in the hospital, Arnold was given the Military Governorship of Philadelphia. Arnold had been restored to his seniority and, despite the fact that others were advanced before him, was finally promoted. The congress began to suspect that Arnold was taking advantage of his position and they had conducted several inquiries throughout his career. It was during this time that Arnold began negotiating with the British. For a large amount of sterling, 100,000 pounds, and a position as Brigadier General, Arnold was going to turn West Point over to the British.

Arnold's plan was discovered 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 hero that saved the colonies and the turn coat that almost brought them down.

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