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TIL about Robert Rogers, who led Roger's Rangers, precursor to the US Army Rangers, during the French & Indian War, . During the American Revolution, Rogers is best known for remaining loyal to the British, after George Washington had him arrested, and later identifying Nathan Hale as a spy.

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