* Led the Green Mountain Boys in the capture of Fort Ticonderoga in 1775, signaling the beginning of the armed struggle for American independence.
* Fought at the Battle of Saratoga in 1777, helping the Americans to a major victory over the British.
* Held as a prisoner by the British for nearly three years, during which time he wrote about his experiences and developed his political philosophy.
Benedict Arnold
* Served with distinction in the Continental Army during the early years of the American Revolution, earning the rank of major general.
* Plotted to surrender the American fort at West Point to the British in 1780, but was discovered and fled to the British lines.
* Led British troops in several raids against American settlements, earning a reputation as a traitor and a ruthless killer.
Ultimately, Ethan Allen is remembered as a hero of the American Revolution, while Benedict Arnold is reviled as a traitor.