Hidden History Spies

He was popular with his troops. And he was such a good soldier that Benedict Arnold became a major general in the Colonial Army. So how did a Revolutionary hero become known as one of the earliest spies in U.S. history? HIDDEN HISTORY books share the important roles these men and women played in our nation's history as spies -- hidden in plain sight.

The American colonies had just declared independence from the British. But General George Washington knew things were not going the Americans' way. When Gen. Washington needed someone to spy on the British, only one young man volunteered. That man was Nathan Hale, an early American hero. HIDDEN HISTORY books share the important roles these men and women played in our nation's history as spies -- hidden in plain sight.

No one expected Rose Greenhow to be a war hero. But when the American Civil War split the nation apart, this beautiful and popular hostess played an important role in the Confederate South's most important battle victory. HIDDEN HISTORY books share the important roles these men and women played in our nation's history as spies -- hidden in plain sight.

The story of Harriet Tubman and her role in leading slaves to freedom along the Underground Railroad is well-known. But did you know that during the Civil War Harriet would often dress in disguise to gain important information to share with the Union Army? HIDDEN HISTORY books share the important roles these men and women played in our nation's history as spies -- hidden in plain sight.

Some people call him the smartest baseball player of all time. Moe Berg could speak twelve languages-and make up signs on the baseball diamond. How did this major league catcher go on to become an American spy in World War II? HIDDEN HISTORY books share the important roles these men and women played in our nation's history as spies -- hidden in plain sight.