An Excuse To Drink – Benedict Arnold Turns Traitor

Benedict Arnold hands  over the plans of West Point 235 years ago today in 1780, American General Benedict Arnold meets with British Major John Andre to discussed handing over West Point to the British. Arnold had been promised a high-ranking position in the British army and as well as a large sum of money to sweeten... Read More » The post An Excuse To Drink – Benedict Arnold Turns Traitor appeared first on A History of Drinking.

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