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A 10 page paper which examines the roles of the Union and
Confederate spies in the Civil War. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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10 pages (~225 words per page)
File: JR7_RAspies.rtf
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Introduction Spying during the Civil War was a common level of involvement. And, interestingly enough, it appears that the most successful and most famous spies were actually women. This was
perhaps due to the fact that the men in the war did not expect women to be carrying information or spying. As a result it appears that much of the
information available on spies in the Civil War is directly related to female spies. Using spies was relatively simple, it would seem, due to the fact that there was
no way to actually distinguish a spy from a soldier or another citizen. In other wars spies were obvious due to their different nationality. But, in the Civil War they
all carried the same nationality, and fought on, and for, the same soil. This made spying a very common as well as helpful reality in the Civil War. As one
author states, "This war between Americans probably saw more espionage, involving more people, than any in our history" (Anonymous Spying in the Civil War, 2001; spies.htm). In the following paper
we examine various spies and illustrate their involvement, presenting information which helps us to understand how these individuals helped thwart battle plans, and shift the direction of battles at almost
every turn. Belle Boyd Boyd was perhaps one of the best known spies of her time. She "was a quick-witted woman who used her charm and influence
to successfully spy for the Confederate army. No shrinking violet, Belle was arrested at least six times and imprisoned twice" (Anonymous Female heroes and spies of the Civil War, 2001;
spiescivilwar_lt_gn.htm). At one point she is known for having shot and killed a disorderly enemy soldier who had entered her home. She inspired such nicknames as the "Siren of the
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