20 - In The Shadows: Spies, Raiders, and Intelligence Gathering
About this episode:
During the American Civil War, great drama was not exclusive to just the battlefield. There were many instances when what took place behind the lines, or behind enemy lines, was just as engaging and significant. Those instances bring life to the men and women who operated in the shadows, who dared to infiltrate and risk all in the process. These are the stories of selected spies, raiders, and military analysts.----more----
Some Characters Mentioned In This Episode:
Allan Pinkerton
Rose O'Neal Greenhow
Belle Boyd
William Norris
Bennett Young
Grenville M. Dodge
Elizabeth Van Lew
James J. Andrews
John C. Babcock
Get The Guide:
Want to learn more about the Civil War? A great place to start is Fred's guide, The Civil War: A History of the War between the States from Workman Publishing. The guide is in its 9th printing.
Producer: Dan Irving