Arnold had operated against Gates' orders in…

November 1777 CE

Arnold had operated against Gates' orders in the second battle of Saratoga and had taken to the battlefield to lead attacks on the British defenses.

He was again severely wounded in the left leg late in the fighting.

Arnold himself said that it would have been better had it been in the chest instead of the leg.

In response to Arnold's valor at Saratoga, Congress restores his command seniority.

However, Arnold interprets the manner in which they do so as an act of sympathy for his wounds, and not an apology or recognition that they are righting a wrong.

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