Award-winning author of historical fiction with a dash of sci-fi. My blog, Yankee Doodle Spies, profiles the people, places & things of the Revolutionary War.
30 May 1778 Benedict Arnold signed an oath of allegiance at Valley Forge, swearing his fidelity to the cause of the United States. He would begin his betrayal less than 1 year later. #RevWar#History#AmRev
25 May 1775 Boston, NY. British reinforcements arrive along with Gen John Burgoyne, Henry Clinton, and William Howe. Gen Thomas Gage now has 6,500 crack regulars & a “dream team” of lieutenants. But it also signals Parliament’s lack of confidence in him. #RevWar#History#AmRev
23 May 1779 West Point, NY. American traitor Gen Benedict Arnold established his bona fides with his new masters by sending British commander in chief, Sir Henry Clinton, detailed information regarding the defenses at West Point & surrounding camps. #RevWar#History#AmRev
18 May 1775 St John Quebec. Col Benedict Arnold, aboard sloop-of-war Liberty, raids the shipyards & captures a schooner & a supply sloop named The George. which was later armed with 12 guns and renamed USS Enterprise, 1st American warship with the name. #RevWar#History#AmRev