Episode 2 of 4
Arnold Offers West Point to the British
- When
- September 1780
- Where
- West Point, New York
- Part of
- Arnold's Treason and Flight
In September 1780, Arnold secretly negotiated with Major John André, offering to turn over control of West Point to the British.
In September 1780, Arnold negotiated with Major John André, who served as head of Britain's intelligence operations, secretly offering to turn over control of the American fort at West Point, New York, to the British. Arnold planned to surrender the fort to British forces.
Sources
- John André Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-04
- Benedict Arnold Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-02
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