Complete with maps and illustrations, this dual biography examines and compares two would-be patriots. One became the father of our country. The other became America's most notorious traitor. Surprisingly, Washington and Arnold admired each other. Washington saw Arnold as a true fighting soldier whose merits were unjustly neglected by his superiors and the Continental Congress. Arnold respected Washington as a worthy commander in chief. They even shared enemies. Yet, while Washington rose above his enemies, Arnold became embittered by them.

Philadelphia -- Family -- Childhood -- Self-made men -- Radicals -- War clouds -- To war -- Taking the offensive -- Winning independence -- Defending the United States, 1776 -- "Like apes for nuts" -- Defending the United States, 1777 -- Arnold crippled -- Washington challenged -- Different roads -- Stillness before the storm -- The black year -- On the edge -- Setting the stage -- "Arnold has betrayed us!" -- "Erase from the register" -- New London and Yorktown -- Legacy -- Character.