Students and enthusiasts of American history are familiar with the Revolutionary War spies Nathan Hale and Benedict Arnold; but few studies have closely examined the wider intelligence efforts that enabled the colonies to gain their independence. Spies; Patriots; and Traitors provides readers with a fascinating; well-documented; and highly readable account of American intelligence activities during the era of the Revolutionary War; from 1765 to 1783; while describing the intelligence sources and methods used and how our Founding Fathers learned and practiced their intelligence role. The author; a retired CIA officer; provides insights into these events from an intelligence professional's perspective; highlighting the tradecraft of intelligence collection; counterintelligence; and covert actions and relating how many of the principles of the era's intelligence practice are still relevant today. Kenneth A. Daigler reveals the intelligence activities of famous personalities such as Samuel Adams; George Washington; Benjamin Franklin; Nathan Hale; John Jay; and Benedict Arnold; as well as many less well-known figures. He examines the important role of intelligence in key theaters of military operations; such as Massachusetts; New York; New Jersey; Pennsylvania; and in General Nathanael Greene's campaign in South Carolina; the role of African Americans in the era's intelligence activities; undertakings of networks such as the Culper Ring; and intelligence efforts and paramilitary actions conducted abroad. Spies; Patriots; and Traitors adds a new dimension to our understanding of the American Revolution. The book's scrutiny of the tradecraft and management of Revolutionary War intelligence activities will be of interest to students; scholars; intelligence professionals; and anyone who wants to learn more about this fascinating era of American history.
#2381449 in Books Burns Charles 2016-05-18Original language:English 11.02 x .62 x 8.50l; 1.59 #File Name: 1621378373228 pagesThey Must Be Living Somewhere
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Very interesting and informativeBy Hanna DoronI enjoyed reading this book and deeply appreciate writers objective in taking these trips in Eastern Europe to visit cemeteries and photograph tombstones. I hope that he will continue his research and expand it to Transylvania and Hungary.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. I really enjoyed this bookBy Barbara VotawI really enjoyed this book . It is like sitting down and talking to someone who's been there and getting their first and observations and impressions1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Worth the ReadBy CustomerThis book chronicles travels to places that I never knew existed. I kept referencing a map to find the places. The history associated with many of the locations is even more profound and sad. Many good photographs compliment the stories. The book is about remembrance; the holocaust and respect. After reading the book; I laid in bed wondering "What would I have done?". Well worth the read.
