Something is not right. part three of Revolutionary War Spies
Discover fascinating people and ideas in American history and the Bible through short stories on This Week's Story mp3 audio and text for reading.
Benedict had an appalling and traitorous plan!
click here to play audioMajor General Benedict Arnold was impressed with himself! He was a promising American military general with excellent skills in strategy. His wife was beautiful, and their parties sparkled with gossip and elegance.
He also was described as insecure, easily jealous, loved and despised, and dishonest in business. In 1780 the American Continental Congress ruled that he owed the government $66,671. The money was spent without receipts or records. His extravagant parties put him further…
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