Benedict Arnold was an American military officer who served during the Revolutionary War. He fought with distinction for the American Continental Army, rising to the rank of major general, before defecting to the British side of the conflict in 1780.

Did Benedict Arnold's wife betray him?

Peggy was long thought to be innocent of any wrongdoing — just another victim of her husband's deceit — but historians have become convinced that she not only committed treason with Benedict but quite possibly helped initiate the plan.

Did Peggy Shippen really love John Andre?

While Turn portrays Peggy Shippen as the object of his affection and, eventually, the love of his life, André was actually probably more romantically interested in her good friend, Peggy Chew of Cliveden. But the television story is enhanced to make Peggy and André passionate lovers.