Episode 2 of 2
Arnold's Ruse
- When
- August 22, 1777
- Where
- Approach to Fort Stanwix
- Part of
- Siege of Fort Stanwix
Benedict Arnold approached with reinforcements and used a deception to persuade the besiegers that a much larger American force was arriving.
American reinforcements under Major General Benedict Arnold approached the fort, and Arnold employed a ruse to convince the besiegers that he commanded a much larger force than he actually did. This deception directly caused the besiegers' withdrawal on August 22, 1777, breaking the siege.
Sources
- Siege of Fort Stanwix Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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