Spies, patriots, and traitors
Daigler, Kenneth A.
Spies, patriots, and traitors American intelligence in the Revolutionary War / [electronic resource] : Kenneth A. Daigler. - Washington, DC : Georgetown University Press, 2014. - 1 online resource (pages cm) - UPCC book collections on Project MUSE. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
9781626160514 1626160511
Spies--History--United States--18th century.
Espionage--History--United States--18th century.
Military intelligence--History--United States--18th century.
United States--History--Military intelligence.--Revolution, 1775-1783
United States--History--Secret service.--Revolution, 1775-1783
Electronic books.
E279 / .D35 2014
973.3/85
Spies, patriots, and traitors American intelligence in the Revolutionary War / [electronic resource] : Kenneth A. Daigler. - Washington, DC : Georgetown University Press, 2014. - 1 online resource (pages cm) - UPCC book collections on Project MUSE. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
9781626160514 1626160511
Spies--History--United States--18th century.
Espionage--History--United States--18th century.
Military intelligence--History--United States--18th century.
United States--History--Military intelligence.--Revolution, 1775-1783
United States--History--Secret service.--Revolution, 1775-1783
Electronic books.
E279 / .D35 2014
973.3/85