career in espionage

George Washington?s Secret Spy War is the untold story of how George Washington took a disorderly, ill-equipped rabble and defeated the best trained and best equipped army of its day in the Revolutionary War. Author John A. Nagy has become the nation?s leading expert on the subject, discovering hundreds of spies who went behind enemy lines to gather intelligence during the American Revolution, many of whom are completely unknown to most historians.

Examines how George Washington used espionage during the American Revolutionary War, discussing the Culper Ring, the Sons of Liberty, codes, ciphers, and more.

Drawing on wartime letters, diaries, and interviews with major figures, the author explores counterintelligence networks in England during World War II, describing writer, Roald Dahl's role in spreading British propaganda throughout America in order to keep Nazi Germany from invading England.

Illustrations and text detail how the Culper Spy Ring aided General George Washington by collecting and delivering information to the American forces about the British troops, and whether they knew of an incoming French fleet.

Examines how George Washington used espionage during the American Revolutionary War, discussing the Culper Ring, the Sons of Liberty, codes, ciphers, and more. Includes illustrations.