24 sept. 1780 - Major General Benedict Arnold's intent to surrender West Point is exposed through the capture of British Major John Andre near Tarrytown, New York. Papers detailing the plot to capture West Point was delivered to General Washington. Arnold was notified of Andre's arrest and escaped by way of the HMS Vulture to New York City. Andre was hanged at Tappan, New York on October 2, 1780.
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24 sept. 1780
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~ Il y a 243 ans
