Military Intelligence Operations
During the Revolutionary War, George Washington led intelligence efforts that went on to contribute to the success of the war. With the use of book codes, ciphers, code names and more, American troops managed to communicate important information without fear that enemies would figure out the messages. Washington was able to obtain the information they needed, but he also worked hard to spread misinformation. He was good at it, although this only became public knowledge after the war.
Military Intelligence Operations
Used Invisible Ink
George Washington had constantly been on the lookout for ways to improve and change the way American troops sent secret information. He came up with the idea to send letters that looked blank until a specific chemical was added to the surface. He asked help from James Jay to make the chemical and the special ink. Correspondence regularly got intercepted by the other side, so this method helped Washington and American soldiers to communicate securely.
Used Invisible Ink
