At which Battle did Arnold sustain leg injuries?
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Long Island
Battle of Trenton
Answer
At the Battle of Saratoga, Benedict Arnold sustained leg injuries when a musket ball smashed into his right leg. The injury forced him to spend three months recovering in Montreal, where he was treated by his surgeon friend Dr. Alexander Hamilton. After recovering, Arnold continued to serve in the Continental Army, but his injuries left him with a permanent limp.
The Curious Case of Benedict Arnold: A Test of Revolutionary Loyalties
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