208 Turning Points of the American Revolution
Ben Franklin's World
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What Would Have Happened if Benedict Arnold Had Become a Naval Officer?
Historians can't predict the future, but they can speculate about what might have been. Benedict Arnold had all the makings of a crackerjack admiral; he understood strategy and tactics. He was an experienced mariner who wanted to be in the Navy. And yes, he had this lust for money, but so many British admirals had exactly the same thing.
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