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.

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.

 

*Title Image by Graves

 

Producer: Dan Irving