The new Webster Explorer dictionary states that the definition of espionage is "the practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities of particularly a foreign government or competing company" (1999). Spies in World War II had very fun but at the same time very dangerous jobs, but they still lived a good life. Spies were used to gather secret information to help their countries win the war. People became spies because they wanted to be loyal to their country. Female spies did the most work in helping their countries achieve victory in the war. During World War II, there were many more female spies than male. Women had a big problem during the war because it was unexpected that they were a spy or had to deal with something because they were women. Women acting as double agents could seduce the man in power on the other side and convince a country that he was on their side. Men had jobs like these too. They had to get in before the women, set up safe houses, create tools for certain missions, and provide what was needed to make sure they weren't captured. Spies who were supposed to help people in other countries were parachuted in so that they would not be discovered by the enemy. All spies knew the danger of their work, but they would do whatever was necessary to ensure the safety of the people in their homeland. The spies had many dangerous things to deal with during the battle, because the spies could not blow their cover or have anything. pending issues that could cause them to abort or fail in their mission. Spies could be betrayed by a friend or even another spy, and spies couldn't let things like that happen. If that happened, then they would have had to kill them or detain them if they tried to come between you and your mi... middle of paper... CIA is a future career option for you. By proving that you are a U.S. citizen and meet all required qualifications and background checks, you are eligible to apply for a job with the CIA. Keep in mind that the process is competitive and that there are many reasons for rejecting applicants. Despite this reality, it is important to give it your all if it is your dream career (G. 2014). People become spies to become loyal to their country. Spies played an important role in World War II. After the war people no longer talked about it like before. Spies are people who gather secret information from their enemy and bring it to another person to help their country win the war. Spies had very fancy but clever gadgets that they carried with them so they could have a weapon on them without the enemy noticing.