[ animal hooting ] the fate of the american revolution rests on a single operation to capture trenton, new jersey. but before risking everything, washington needs confirmation from a top spy that the city is truly vulnerable. captain mersereau, what have you to report? von donop and his hessians have pursued colonel griffin all the way to mount holly, and it seems von donop has taken up with a local widow. is that so? very good, captain. carry on. if you re taking on a
[ animal hooting ] the fate of the american revolution rests on a single operation to capture trenton, new jersey. but before risking everything, washington needs confirmation from a top spy that the city is truly vulnerable. captain mersereau, what have you to report? von donop and his hessians have pursued colonel griffin all the way to mount holly, and it seems von donop has taken up with a local widow. is that so? very good, captain. carry on.
it is well-documented that carl von donop stays with a beautiful young widow in mount holly. but her identity remains unknown. some historians suggest she may be an agent working for washington, or even the famous betsy ross, a young widow devoted to the cause. regardless, the mysterious woman is a godsend for the americans because she keeps von donop occupied. i like you very much. women were crucial to washington s ever-growing spy ring. women like anna strong would hang laundry out in specific patterns, and colors would indicate that documents were available for secret pick up. other women would hide in closets and take notes about what they were overhearing
it is well-documented that carl von donop stays with a beautiful young widow in mount holly. but her identity remains unknown. some historians suggest she may be an agent working for washington, or even the famous betsy ross, a young widow devoted to the cause. regardless, the mysterious woman is a godsend for the americans because she keeps von donop occupied. i like you very much. women were crucial to washington s ever-growing spy ring. women like anna strong would hang laundry out in specific patterns, and colors would indicate that documents were available for secret pick up. other women would hide in closets and take notes about what they were overhearing
[ animal hooting ] the fate of the american revolution rests on a single operation to capture trenton, new jersey. but before risking everything, washington needs confirmation from a top spy that the city is truly vulnerable. captain mersereau, what have you to report? von donop and his hessians have pursued colonel griffin all the way to mount holly, and it seems von donop has taken up with a local widow. is that so? very good, captain. carry on. if you re taking on a