“In memory of the most brilliant soldier of the Continental Army, who was desperately wounded on this spot, winning for his countrymen the decisive battle of the American Revolution, and for himself the rank of Major General.” — Memorial, Saratoga National Historical Park. The General’s name does not appear. Go back and read that again: the most brilliant soldier of the Continental Army. Desperately wounded. Won the most decisive battle of the American Revolution. Surely you’ve heard of him, though his name is not mentioned at the memorial. Yes, you have heard of this great American hero: Benedict Arnold. Before …











