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John André was head of the British Army's Secret Service in North America as the Revolutionary War entered its most bitter and, ultimately, decisive phase. In 1780, he masterminded the defection of a high-ranking American officer - General Benedict Arnold. Arnold-his name for ever synonymous with treason in American folklore -…
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Most Americans recognize the infamous name of Benedict Arnold, but few know the entire story, particularly the tragic fate of Arnold’s accomplice/victim, Major John André. I was intrigued by André’s story years ago, fascinated by the admiration he engendered in his American captors, including Hamilton, Tallmadge, and Washington.
D. A. B. Ronald’s intimate portrait of the British officer who “turned” Arnold provides a penetrating analysis of André’s character and motivation. I’ve read several André biographies, and Ronald’s The Life of John André focuses fresh light on his family background and early experiences and how these…
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