To: EternalVigilance
Actually, he was a great hero prior to his attempt at selling out. If I remember correctly, he commanded the American forces in some of its few victories against the Brits early on in the revolution.
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04/06/2003 6:50:03 PM PDT by
zeugma
(If you use microsoft products, you are feeding the beast.)
To: zeugma
Yes, he was the hero of Saratoga, and was also instumental in taking Fort Ticonderoga.
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