Spies, Patriots, and Traitors: American Intelligence in the Revolutionary War

Contents

CONTENTS List of Illustrations ix Acknowledgments xi Preface xiii Chapter 1: George Washington Learns the Intelligence Trade 1 Chapter 2: The United Front Campaign That Led to the American Revolution 16 Chapter 3: The Intelligence War Begins 43 Chapter 4: Covert Action in Europe Leading to the French Alliance 62 Chapter 5: Nathan Hale and the British Occupation of New York City 93 Chapter 6: John Jay’s Efforts at Counterintelligence 111 Chapter 7: Washington Establishes His Intelligence Capabilities 126 Chapter 8: Benedict Arnold: Hero Turned Traitor 145 Chapter 9: American Intelligence Activities Reach Maturity 171 Chapter 10: Nathanael Greene and Intelligence in the Southern Campaign 195 Chapter 11: Yorktown and the Endgame 214 viii CONTENTS Chapter 12: The African American Role in American Intelligence Activities 232 Chapter 13: Conclusion 241 Appendix: Timeline of Revolution-Era Events 249 Notes 257 Glossary of Tradecraft Terms 283 Bibliography 289 Index 299 ...