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In this episode of History Squirt, we explore Benedict Arnold — American Revolutionary War hero turned professional betrayal icon. He fought bravely, felt underappreciated, switched sides to the British, and permanently turned his name into shorthand for “don’t be that guy.” Let’s squirt!
Topics: Benedict Arnold, American Revolution, Revolutionary War history, famous traitors, US independence, West Point betrayal, 18th century America, History Squirt
By Ron ThompsonIn this episode of History Squirt, we explore Benedict Arnold — American Revolutionary War hero turned professional betrayal icon. He fought bravely, felt underappreciated, switched sides to the British, and permanently turned his name into shorthand for “don’t be that guy.” Let’s squirt!
Topics: Benedict Arnold, American Revolution, Revolutionary War history, famous traitors, US independence, West Point betrayal, 18th century America, History Squirt