Episode 4 of 4
Arnold Flees to British-Held New York
- When
- September 1780
- Where
- British-held New York
- Part of
- Arnold's Treason and Flight
After the plot was exposed, Arnold fled to the British lines in September 1780.
When American militiamen captured André carrying papers revealing the plot, Arnold's plan to surrender West Point was exposed. The plot was discovered in September 1780, whereupon Arnold fled to the British lines at New York.
Sources
- Benedict Arnold Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-02
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