Washington and Arnold: Honor and Betrayal in the Revolutionary War | Nathaniel Philbrick

Get Eric's book "REVOLUTION" https://a.co/d/0dWw4YX7 Get Nathaniel's Trilogy on the American Revolution https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082KFK7KS?... Subscribe to Socrates in the City    / @socratesinthecity   How did George Washington become the indispensable leader of the American Revolution? In this episode of The Revolution, bestselling historian Nathaniel Philbrick joins Socrates in the City host Eric Metaxas to trace Washington's extraordinary journey through the triumphs, failures, and hard-earned lessons that transformed him from an inexperienced commander into the indispensable leader of the American cause. Set against the backdrop of a war that was as chaotic as it was creative, Philbrick reveals how Washington's character, resilience, and unwavering sense of duty grew alongside the Revolution itself. Throughout the conversation, Philbrick explores the partnership with French General Rochambeau and the brilliant campaign that culminated at Yorktown as well as the deeply personal side of Benedict Arnold's shocking betrayal and the profound challenges Washington faced behind the scenes. Set against the chaos and creativity of a nation being born, this conversation offers a compelling portrait of the man who grew alongside the Revolution and emerged as the founder the moment required. Interested in attending a Socrates in the City event? Sign up for our newsletter: https://socratesinthecity.com/sign-up/ Follow us on Instagram @socratesinthecity #revolution #georgewashington #benedictarnold #america250 #ericmetaxas #socratesinthecity