"The history of the war will never be fully or fairly written if the achievements of the women in it are not told" Frank MooreWomen of the War, 1867When We Hear the Names, Paul Revere, Benjamin Franklin or George Washington, we can immediately identify these men as noble leaders and celebrated heroes who made extraordinary contributions during our country's fragile infancy. These men and many others selflessly risked their lives to fight for a united nation in both the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. However, do the names Philis Wheatley, Jenny Hodges or Sybil Ludington inspire the same recognition and admiration for their unprecedented sacrifices for the same “cause”? The answer may be “no” and, unfortunately, that was to be expected. History books tend to relegate the greatest credit for the freedom and independence of our country to "men". There is no doubt that key male figures, such as George Washington or Thomas Jefferson, led masses of troops into battle and composed a monumental doctrine that forever changed our history. However, we must recognize that these were not one-sex wars and that women played an extremely significant role in the war effort. The impact of women in the Revolutionary War and Civil War has been underestimated and, as a result, inadequately represented in history books regarding their role. male counterparts. These women exemplified "patriotic passion," unwavering in their commitment to winning America's independence and creating "one nation under God." History tends to applaud the heroism of men in war, but there are few examples citing the courage shown by women. We must be vigilant when we remember that women deliberately chose to fear for their personal safety and even risk their lives in the middle of paper while selling goods or providing food in enemy countries. fields. Female spies were an important part of espionage tactics during both wars. Once again, women refused to remain passive and resolutely commit themselves to supporting the war effort; they accepted the danger and repercussions their actions might impose. To obtain valuable military information, these female spies flirted with male soldiers at parties, dinners, or social events. Sometimes they simply listened to conversations in hotel lobbies; the messages were hidden in corsets or parasols. These spies also smuggled ammunition or medical supplies across enemy lines by hiding them under their large hoop skirts. Both wars featured famous spies, although most were never discovered. These were women volunteers whose intrepid maneuvers effectively influenced the course of the wars.