The Spy Who Armed AmericaA French playwright secretly funded the Revolution.

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Hidden Sides of History

The American Revolution's success was far from certain. It hinged on a secret operation run by an unlikely figure: a celebrity French playwright and spy. Acting on behalf of the French crown, he created a fake company to smuggle money and weapons to George Washington's army. This covert aid was crucial to the pivotal victory at Saratoga, which ultimately secured France's official support and American independence.