Benefit Arnold didn’t make such a good show of himself, it seems.
If you ever get the opportunity to visit the historical gem Quebec City, youll understand the folly of the American attack. The lower town is a maze of narrow streets flanked by stone buildings, with the fortress looming on the heights above. Montgomery and Arnold led their troops into a trap.
As I recall, Arnold actually came out a hero in this. Before he turned coat, Arnold showed himself to be a courageous and effective fighter.