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In 1780, West Point was handed over to the Brigadier General [[Benedict Arnold]]. That year, Benedict Arnold planned his defection to the [[British Army]] with the promise of fortune and military rank. [[George Washington]], hearing reports about Arnold's treason from the [[Culper Ring]], turned to the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] to aid in investigating the matter.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[Traitor in Our Midst]]</ref> | In 1780, West Point was handed over to the Brigadier General [[Benedict Arnold]]. That year, Benedict Arnold planned his defection to the [[British Army]] with the promise of fortune and military rank. [[George Washington]], hearing reports about Arnold's treason from the [[Culper Ring]], turned to the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] to aid in investigating the matter.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' – [[Traitor in Our Midst]]</ref> | ||
Benedict Arnold tried to persuade Ratonhnhaké:ton of his loyalty to the [[Patriots|Patriot]] cause, though the Assassin discovered Arnold's conspiracy with the secret British Major [[John André]]. Upon Arnold's discovery, the British Army [[Battle of West Point|attacked]] West Point to conquer the position, but the Continental Army and Ratonhnhaké:ton fended off the attack, at the cost of Arnold starting his escape to [[United Kingdom|Great Britain]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed III'' – [[Battle of West Point (memory)]]</ref> | Benedict Arnold tried to persuade Ratonhnhaké:ton of his loyalty to the [[Patriots|Patriot]] cause, though the Assassin discovered Arnold's conspiracy with the secret British Major [[John André]]. Upon Arnold's discovery, the British Army [[Battle of West Point|attacked]] West Point to conquer the position, but the Continental Army and Ratonhnhaké:ton fended off the attack, at the cost of Arnold starting his escape to [[United Kingdom|Great Britain]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed III'' – [[Battle of West Point (memory)|Battle of West Point]]</ref> | ||
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West Point is the oldest continuously occupied military post in the United States. Located on the Hudson river in New York, it was fortified by the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.
History
In 1780, West Point was handed over to the Brigadier General Benedict Arnold. That year, Benedict Arnold planned his defection to the British Army with the promise of fortune and military rank. George Washington, hearing reports about Arnold's treason from the Culper Ring, turned to the Assassin Ratonhnhaké:ton to aid in investigating the matter.[1]
Benedict Arnold tried to persuade Ratonhnhaké:ton of his loyalty to the Patriot cause, though the Assassin discovered Arnold's conspiracy with the secret British Major John André. Upon Arnold's discovery, the British Army attacked West Point to conquer the position, but the Continental Army and Ratonhnhaké:ton fended off the attack, at the cost of Arnold starting his escape to Great Britain.[2]
Trivia
- In modern times, West Point is a US military reservation, that also includes the United States Military Academy.
Appearances
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed III – Traitor in Our Midst
- ↑ Assassin's Creed III – Battle of West Point