George Washington's Spies
2026-04-30 · 38 min · episode 379 · 6 entities
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<p>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.</p>
<p>Our guest today is Dr. Alexander Rose, historian and author of <em>Washington's Spies: The Story of America's First Spy Ring, </em>was adapted into the AMC period drama series, <em>Turn: Washington’s Spies</em>.</p>
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<p>Edited by Aidan Lonergan. Produced by Tomos Delargy. Senior Producer was Freddy Chick.</p>
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