The Culper Ring Explained in 11 Minutes

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Spying and warfare have always gone hand-in-hand. From Julius Caesar to modern generals, we have accounts of commanders covertly gathering information about their opponents, ensuring they have the intelligence they need to conduct a war.

George Washington was not late to realize he needed a spy ring to defeat the British in the American Revolution. So the Culper Ring was created, and their work during the American Revolutionary War was carried out in the shadows, often informally, and with a great deal of care for secrecy. Anyone caught spying was liable to be hanged by the British.

Based in New York during the British occupation, the Culper Ring provided vital intelligence from behind enemy lines. Their work gave Washington an insight into the British forces and their plans. They helped to turn the war in the revolutionaries' favour. And now their story can be told once more.

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[paulpowell]

Having seen the book and thumbed through it it was on my vast list to read. A few years Later Turn appeared and I was with my wife captivated. I had a customer out on long island and looked on a map. I was 3 miles from Setauket!!! I had a great walk around and a Life Changing moment at both Adams Grave and the message on Anna Strongs Grave stone. I am lucky as this weekend I will return with my Wife and some close Friends.

[Degan]

Fascinating to see that the Culper Ring had telegraph and reel to reel tape recorders. 0:17

[nmssis]

For years I traveled back n forth on NY 25A and noticed a brown road sign that read "Washington Spy Trail." Was always curious on what that was all about and I missed the original airing of the Turn...n now I know! Also going to get the book.

[milliesmith]

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