Includes bibliographical references (pages 289-298) and index
Summary
Explores intelligence and espionage during the Revolutionary War, and the key role this information played in the colonies gaining their independence
Contents
George Washington learns the intelligence trade -- Samuel Adams and the Sons of Liberty: the united front campaign that led to the American Revolution -- The intelligence war begins; Massachusetts, 1775 -- Covert action in Europe leading to the French alliance -- Nathan Hale and the British occupation of New York City -- John Jay's efforts at counterintelligence -- Washington begins to establish his intelligence capabilities; the New Jersey and Pennsylvania Campaign -- Benedict Arnold: hero turned traitor -- American intelligence activities reach maturity in the New York area -- General Nathanael Greene and intelligence in the Southern Campaign -- Yorktown and the endgame -- The African-American role in American intelligence activities in the Revolutionary War -- Conclusion