Bernadickt Arnold

             The American Juda, Benedict Arnold today services as a synonym for treachery. His treason was such a shock because Benedict Arnold was also known as one of the nation's most talented military officers. Why would a man commit treason against his country, especially one who had fought so valiantly?.
             It seems that Arnold always felt under appreciated by his colleagues. Early on the revolution, Benedict Arnold was requested to capture Fort Ticonderoga: Ethan Allan and his Green Mountain Boys were eager to eager to capture Ticonderoga and the two groups met up in Bennington. Ethan Allan appeared to careless that Arnold was sent by the Committee of Safety and Arnold could not talk Allen out rerliguishing command.1 As a result, Arnold had to concede to accompanying Allen. After a surprise attack on British garrison the Green Mountain Boys celebrated by invading the rum stores and getting drunk. They virtually ignored Benedict Arnold expect when they were teasing and jeering him. In addition, Arnold had an argument with Colonel Easton, "who was to deliver the missive announcing the victory of the Caputure to Massachusetts". 2.
             Although, Benedict Arnold's ego was injured, he eventually gained some control by the way of his sailing experience. However, Arnold and Allen really never could see eye to eye- except for the real need to invade Canada. Easton returned from his mission to Massachusetts, while Arnold and Allen were planning the Canadian Invasion. Again putting down Arnold's involvement, Easton did his best to"dimish Arnold's participation in the capture of Ticonderoga". Arnold challenged Easton to a dual. Easton refused. Ethan Allen and Colonel Easton left, the Massachusetts Committee commanded him to place himself under Colonel Benjamin Hinman. Arnold has furious and he immediately dismissed all his troops. He was even angered more when he found out his men had been recruited by his political enemy Colonel Easton.