Explores intelligence and espionage during the Revolutionary War, and the key role this information played in the colonies gaining their independence.

George Washington learns the intelligence trade -- Samuel Adams and the Sons of Liberty: the united front campaign that led to the American Revolution -- The intelligence war begins; Massachusetts, 1775 -- Covert action in Europe leading to the French alliance -- Nathan Hale and the British occupation of New York City -- John Jay's efforts at counterintelligence -- Washington begins to establish his intelligence capabilities; the New Jersey and Pennsylvania Campaign -- Benedict Arnold: hero turned traitor -- American intelligence activities reach maturity in the New York area -- General Nathanael Greene and intelligence in the Southern Campaign -- Yorktown and the endgame -- The African-American role in American intelligence activities in the Revolutionary War -- Conclusion.