Spies, Patriots, and Traitors: American Intelligence in the Revolutionary War
"Ken Daigler's well documented and researched study demonstrates how integral the panoply of intelligence disciplines -- obtaining secrets from spies, covert action, and counterintelligence -- was to the conflict that won American independence. From his unique perspective as a professional intelligence officer, he provides new insights into well known stories of the Revolution and also sheds light on the role of intelligence in rarely treated events. The book is an essential read for anyone interested in the Revolutionary War and in the origins and development of intelligence in US history." --Michael Sulick, retired CIA intelligence operations officer, former director of the CIA's National Clandestine Service, and author ofSpying in AmericaandAmerican Spies."Spies, Patriots, and Traitorsis the most comprehensive book yet on American intelligence activities in the War of Independence. Kenneth Daigler's fascinating work of synthesis and original research makes a valuable contribution to the study of the American Revolution." --Steven Siry, professor of History, Baldwin Wallace University