Podcasts · After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal
The Wild Story of America's Biggest Traitor
· 44 min · Episode 309
Episode The Wild Story of America's Biggest Traitor
Benedict Arnold was celebrated as a war hero of the American Revolution before he betrayed George Washington and the Continental Army by joining the British.
In today's episode Anthony and Maddy take you through his rise and infamous plot to hand over West Point, cementing his name as history's ultimate symbol of treachery.
This episode was edited by Anna Brant. Produced by Tomos Delargy and McKenna Fernandez. The senior producer was Freddy Chick.
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