Spying In the Civil War
Civics & Coffee: A History Podcast
01/13/24
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Collecting intelligence against ones enemy has been a longstanding military practice. Commanders have long sought to ensure they have the most accurate information before heading to battle to maximize their effectiveness and the Civil War was no different.
Join me this week as I dive into the history of spying during the Civil War.
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