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George Washington's Spies

George Washington's Spies

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During the Revolutionary War a vital web of intelligence was established, with General Washington at its head. Operating through coded letters, hidden signals, and a chain of ordinary civilians turned spies, their secrecy and precision proved that even the quietest network could alter the course of a revolution.


Our guest today is Dr. Alexander Rose, historian and author of Washington's Spies: The Story of America's First Spy Ring, was adapted into the AMC period drama series, Turn: Washington’s Spies.


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Edited by Aidan Lonergan. Produced by Tomos Delargy. Senior Producer was Freddy Chick.


All music from Epidemic Sounds.


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