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
military injury
associatedWith Benedict Arnold’s later treason
Benedict Arnold’s reputation for battlefield bravery
battleOutcome decisive American victory at Saratoga
bodyPartInjured left leg
cause musket ball
commanderRoleOf Benedict Arnold
conflict American Revolutionary War
Battle of Saratoga
linked to: Siege of Saratoga
context Benedict Arnold leading a cavalry charge
Benedict Arnold personally leading American troops
contributedTo American victory at Saratoga
country United States (then Thirteen Colonies)
linked to: Thirteen Colonies
date 1777
hasDepiction statue of a boot at Saratoga National Historical Park
hasParticipant Benedict Arnold
Continental Army
historicalPeriod 18th century
historicalRegion North America
injuryType severe leg wound
location Bemis Heights
near Saratoga, New York
longTermImpact contributed to French recognition of the United States
memorializedBy Boot Monument
militaryBranch Continental Army cavalry
linked to: Continental Army

Continental Army infantry
linked to: Continental Army
militarySide American forces
Patriot side
notableDetail Benedict Arnold is not named on the Boot Monument
opposingForce British Army
German auxiliaries (Hessians)
partOf Saratoga campaign
Second Battle of Saratoga
preceded Benedict Arnold’s attempt to surrender West Point
Benedict Arnold’s defection to the British
relatedConcept American Revolutionary War leadership
heroism
treason
relatedTo Benedict Arnold’s earlier wounding at the Battle of Quebec
rememberedFor heroic leadership under fire
severe personal sacrifice in battle
resultedIn Benedict Arnold’s leg being shorter
lasting limp for Benedict Arnold
permanent leg damage
significance contrasts with his later image as a traitor
highlighted Arnold’s military valor

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Battle of Bemis Heights notableEvent Wounding of Benedict Arnold