During the Revolutionary War, gaining the upper hand was imperative to defeat the British. George Washington wanted to know every detail on what was occurring, in all 13 colonies, especially involving anything that dealt with the British. Washington understood the importance of espionage and therefore creating a spy group called “The Culper Ring”. Washington made Benjamin Tallmadge as the as director of military intelligence. Tallmadge charged a spy ring in New York City, the site of British headquarters which was highly risky. “Tallmadge's informants consisted of friends he made at school on Long Island, including Austin Roe, Caleb Brewster, Abraham Woodhull, and Anna Strong.”(Veron)
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During the early part of the revolutionary war he was praised by many Americans often considered a hero. Some of his accomplishments included: capture the unsuspecting British garrison at Fort Ticonderoga and his performance at the Battle of Lake Champlain rescued the Patriot cause from potential disaster. However, after 5 Junior officers were appointed above him by Congress, he quickly resign from the Continental Army. Washington realizing his potential urge him to reconsider which did. Arnold played a crucial role in the battle against Burgoyne General were he would defy General Horatio Gates. Here, he took control of the American Soldiers and made the enemy into disarray which helped sealed the victory for American. Because of this, France joined the War to help out the Americans. In official documentation about the battle, Gates took the majority of the Credit, while Arnold received little acknowledgment. This was the turning point for Arnold. Arnold would become the governor and heavily in debt. Still feeling bitter about not being promoted, and in debt he began to negotiate with the British. Arnold received money from the British, and began giving them various information, he was also given command of an Army. Arnolds, chief of intelligence John Andre was captured while crossing British and Americans lines. Before he was set to met with Arnold.
The Culper Ring was vital to a the Revolutionary war, …show more content…
During the early part of the revolutionary war he was praised by many Americans often considered a hero. Some of his accomplishments included: capture the unsuspecting British garrison at Fort Ticonderoga and his performance at the Battle of Lake Champlain rescued the Patriot cause from potential disaster. However, after 5 Junior officers were appointed above him by Congress, he quickly resign from the Continental Army. Washington realizing his potential urge him to reconsider which did. Arnold played a crucial role in the battle against Burgoyne General were he would defy General Horatio Gates. Here, he took control of the American Soldiers and made the enemy into disarray which helped sealed the victory for American. Because of this, France joined the War to help out the Americans. In official documentation about the battle, Gates took the majority of the Credit, while Arnold received little acknowledgment. This was the turning point for Arnold. Arnold would become the governor and heavily in debt. Still feeling bitter about not being promoted, and in debt he began to negotiate with the British. Arnold received money from the British, and began giving them various information, he was also given command of an Army. Arnolds, chief of intelligence John Andre was captured while crossing British and Americans lines. Before he was set to met with Arnold.