Fort Arnold - The Historical Marker Database
Aug 19, 2012 · Situated at the tip of the Plain overlooking the Hudson River, Fort Arnold, containing 12 cannon, 11 mortars and supported by four riverline batteries, dominated the …
Fort Arnold/Clinton Fort Arnold/Clinton - Hudson River Valley …
The fort's name reverted to Fort Clinton after Arnold's treason in 1780. Its primary purpose was to defend the water batteries protecting the Great Chain. The Americans held the fortifications at …
West Point, New York - Wikipedia
On August 3, 1780, Arnold obtained command of West Point, which also gave him command of the American-controlled portion of the Hudson. Arnold then intentionally started weakening the …
Fort Clinton - American Battlefield Trust
Built between 1778 and 1780 near West Point, New York, Fort Clinton was initially known as Fort Arnold in honor of Benedict Arnold, who commanded the fortifications at West Post. Once he …
Fortress West Point - American Battlefield Trust
On the heights of the west bank stood Fort Arnold, the largest at Fortress West Point. Named after Benedict Arnold, who oversaw the fortifications at West Point, it was renamed Fort …
Maps - The American Revolution Institute
This ink-and-watercolor map depicts the topography and fortifications in and around West Point at the time of the Revolutionary War, including Fort Arnold (later named Fort Clinton) and its …
10 Facts: The United States Military Academy at West Point
Jun 10, 2019 · During the Revolutionary War, West Point was known as Fort Arnold, but after Benedict Arnold’s betrayal, it became known as Fort Clinton. Though the location was used for …
Fort Clinton - The Historical Marker Database
Sep 27, 2009 · Fort Clinton was built in 1778 by troops of the Continental Army. It was originally named Fort Arnold after Benedict Arnold, the hero of early Revolutionary War campaigns. The …
Fortress West Point at the United States Military Academy - HRVI
Although no battles were fought at West Point, it was the most strategic fort the Continental Army held. Its location and topography made it an important stronghold in preventing the British from …
美国历史系列188：西点军校历史趣谈 - ShareAmerica
Jun 10, 2022 · 独立战争期间，西点军校被称为阿诺德堡（Fort Arnold），但在本尼迪克特·阿诺德（Benedict Arnold）试图出卖西点给英军但图谋未遂后，改称克林顿堡（Fort Clinton）。 …