Wounding of Benedict Arnold
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The Wounding of Benedict Arnold refers to the serious leg injury he sustained while bravely leading American troops in battle during the Revolutionary War, an event that both highlighted his military valor and preceded his later infamous treason.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
historical event
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military injury ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Benedict Arnold’s later treason
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Benedict Arnold’s reputation for battlefield bravery ⓘ |
| battleOutcome | decisive American victory at Saratoga ⓘ |
| bodyPartInjured | left leg ⓘ |
| cause | musket ball ⓘ |
| commanderRoleOf | Benedict Arnold NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| conflict |
American Revolutionary War
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Battle of Saratoga NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| context |
Benedict Arnold leading a cavalry charge
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Benedict Arnold personally leading American troops ⓘ |
| contributedTo | American victory at Saratoga ⓘ |
| country | United States (then Thirteen Colonies) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| date | 1777 ⓘ |
| hasDepiction | statue of a boot at Saratoga National Historical Park ⓘ |
| hasParticipant |
Benedict Arnold
NERFINISHED
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Continental Army NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| historicalPeriod | 18th century ⓘ |
| historicalRegion | North America NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| injuryType | severe leg wound ⓘ |
| location |
Bemis Heights
NERFINISHED
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near Saratoga, New York ⓘ |
| longTermImpact | contributed to French recognition of the United States ⓘ |
| memorializedBy | Boot Monument NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| militaryBranch |
Continental Army cavalry
NERFINISHED
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Continental Army infantry NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| militarySide |
American forces
NERFINISHED
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Patriot side ⓘ |
| notableDetail | Benedict Arnold is not named on the Boot Monument NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| opposingForce |
British Army
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
German auxiliaries (Hessians) ⓘ |
| partOf |
Saratoga campaign
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Second Battle of Saratoga NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| preceded |
Benedict Arnold’s attempt to surrender West Point
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Benedict Arnold’s defection to the British ⓘ |
| relatedConcept |
American Revolutionary War leadership
NERFINISHED
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heroism ⓘ treason ⓘ |
| relatedTo | Benedict Arnold’s earlier wounding at the Battle of Quebec ⓘ |
| rememberedFor |
heroic leadership under fire
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severe personal sacrifice in battle ⓘ |
| resultedIn |
Benedict Arnold’s leg being shorter
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lasting limp for Benedict Arnold ⓘ permanent leg damage ⓘ |
| significance |
contrasts with his later image as a traitor
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highlighted Arnold’s military valor ⓘ |
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