America’s Hidden Stories (2019): S01E07 – Mrs. Benedict Arnold

Introduction Modern historians, equipped with state-of-the-art technology and newly discovered evidence, rewrite the nation’s most iconic stories. Outline Benedict Arnold was a hero of the revolution. He was one of Washington’s best generals. He had a new bride said to be the most beautiful woman in the colonies. And yet, just one month after marrying…

Andrew Marshall

01/12/2021

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary, War

Introduction

Modern historians, equipped with state-of-the-art technology and newly discovered evidence, rewrite the nation’s most iconic stories.

Outline

Benedict Arnold was a hero of the revolution. He was one of Washington’s best generals. He had a new bride said to be the most beautiful woman in the colonies. And yet, just one month after marrying 18-year-old Peggy Shippen, Arnold reached out to the British and began to plot treason. What drove the celebrated general to betray his country? Investigators are now exposing a vast conspiracy to crush America’s hopes for independence with Benedict Arnold’s young wife at the centre.

America’s Hidden Stories Series

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Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 15 April 2019.
Rating: TV-PG.
Running Time: 51 minutes.
Country: US.
Language: English.