Stillwater in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Arnold’s Assault

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008

1. Arnold’s Assault Marker

Inscription. While Morgan’s Light Corps, the 5th and 6th Massachusetts Continentals and other American troops attacked the Breymann Redoubt from the front, the intrepid Benedict Arnold – without a command of his own - joined a handful of Americans in a daring assault from the rear. Near this spot Arnold was shot in the leg. The nameless “Boot Monument” symbolizes his bravery as well as his subsequent treason.

Erected by Saratoga National Historical Park, National Park Service.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary.

Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 43° 0.51′ N, 73° 38.367′ W. Marker was in Stillwater, New York, in Saratoga County. It could be reached from Park Tour Road, on the left when traveling north. Marker is in Saratoga National Historical Park, along the tour road. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Stillwater NY 12170, United States of America.

We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

Regionally,

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this marker was in Upstate New York,

in the Capital District,

and in the Albany Metropolitan Area.

It was also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it was in North America,

the Great North Woods,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: A different marker also named Battlefield Hero? Backstabbing Traitor? Both? (a few steps from this marker); “Blessed be God for his goodness this day” (a few steps from this marker); Benedict Arnold Boot Monument (a few steps from this marker); The Weakest Links at the Weakest Point (within shouting distance of this marker); Overrun! (within shouting distance of this marker); Skilled Regiments for Lease (within shouting distance of this marker); “We are in strong position which the rebels dare not attack.” (within shouting distance of this marker); The Final Assault (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map

Marker at Breymann Redoubt image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008

2. Marker at Breymann Redoubt

At this location, Arnold flanked the troops at the Breymann Redoubt. This was a major turning point in the October 7th battle, and in the Revolutionary War.

of all markers in Stillwater.

Other markers no longer nearby. Battlefield Hero? Backstabbing Traitor? Both? (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); The Canadian Cabins (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Moment of Victory (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); The Breymann Redoubt (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); A Fortified Camp (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).

More about this marker. The top of the marker features a picture of Benedict Arnold leading American troops to the rear of the German troops at Breymann Redoubt.

Also see . . .
1. Benedict Arnold: General in the Battle of Saratoga. HistoryNet.com website. (Submitted on August 2, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

2. Saratoga National Historical Park. National Park Service. (Submitted on August 2, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 16, 2013

3. Arnold’s Assault Marker

Boot Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008

4. Boot Monument

This monument honors "the most brilliant soldier of the Continental Army." The name of Benedict Arnold, who was wounded in the leg during the attack, does not appear on the monument.

Guns of Lt. Col. Heinrich Breymann image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008

5. Guns of Lt. Col. Heinrich Breymann

This photo looks in the direction defended by the German troops. Arnold's attack came from the left rear of this position.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,631 times since then and 15 times this year. Last updated on November 11, 2022, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 2, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on July 18, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4, 5. submitted on August 2, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.