Link of the Day: Benedict Arnold

Good day,
While I spend most of my time in the French and Indian War, I do occassionally look at the Rev War. I was alerted to this story about Benedict Arnold, who is always an object of fascination. The article is on AmericanHeritage.com.

One of the reasons I like this article is that it brings to attention Benedict Arnold's field of play, as it were -- the upper Lake Champlain region and the waterways that flow to the north, the "difficult terrain" where war had been fought for decades, and much more. These are the same parts of North America that are so critical to the French and Indian War, and this article emphasizes their place in the formation of early America. The article also encourages people to explore the areas mentioned, all in a region where historically-minded people can have their cup filled to overflowing.

The article is called On the Trail of Benedict Arnold, by W. D. Wetherell.

If for some reason that link doesn't work for you, try this one: http://tinyurl.com/2dt8m2

YH&OS,
Sarah / Chauncey

More Czech Reenactors

Good day,
Some time ago, I posted about finding people in the Czech Republic who reenact Rangers and French for the French and Indian War. Well, I was contacted by one who reenacts Montgomerie's Highlanders, the 77th of Foot, and he is writing a paper on the British attack on Fort Carillon (1758).

Here is their website: http://www.scottish.livinghistory.cz/

I think that is so interesting!

YH&OS,
Sarah / Chauncey