THE TRAITOR'S HOMECOMING: Benedict Arnold's Raid on New London, Connecticut, September 4-13, 1781

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Uses dozens of newly discovered British and American primary sources to weave a balanced military study of the Battle of New London, in which Sir Henry Clinton sent Benedict Arnold to destroy privateers operating out of its harbor. He hoped to derail militia reinforcements and supplies that were heading to New York and General Washington. Arnold succeeded and set the waterfront ablaze. Recaps and reinterprets the battle while dismantling its myths. Claims the Revolution's governor of Connecticut had a vicious propaganda campaign against Arnold that continues to this day. Contains 74 images and 13 maps.