Stealing Secrets
by H. Donald Winkler
"How a Few Daring Women Deceived Generals, Impacted Battles, and Altered the Course of the Civil War"
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Stealing Secrets by H. Donald Winkler
Details
War:
American Civil War
Perspective:
Spying
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
No
Region:
North America
Published Date:
2010
ISBN13:
9781402242748
Summary
Stealing Secrets examines the crucial role of female spies during the American Civil War. H. Donald Winkler profiles several daring women who gathered intelligence, deceived military leaders, and influenced key battles for both the Union and Confederacy. The book highlights how these women exploited gender assumptions of the era to move freely and gather critical information that affected the war's outcome. Through documented accounts, Winkler reveals their covert operations, risks taken, and lasting impact on Civil War history, bringing recognition to their often overlooked contributions to the conflict.
