The American Revolution was at once a war for independence, a war of conquest, a civil war, and a world war, fought by neighbors on American farms and between global powers an ocean or more …
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Ep 1★ 3.82025-11-16
In Order to Be Free (May 1754 – May 1775)
Opposition in colonial North America to British policies over taxes, land and sovereignty escalates into …
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Ep 2★ 3.62025-11-17
An Asylum for Mankind (May 1775 – July 1776)
Congress puts George Washington in command of a new Continental Army; Congress declares American independence …
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Ep 3★ 4.02025-11-18
The Times That Try Men's Souls (July 1776 – January 1777)
British General Howe defeats General Washington, forcing the Americans to abandon New York; Washington's army …
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Ep 4★ 3.62025-11-19
Conquer by a Drawn Game (January 1777 – February 1778)
General Howe takes Philadelphia, but the Americans' surprising victory over General Burgoyne at Saratoga encourages …
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Ep 5★ 3.62025-11-20
The Soul of All America (December 1777 – May 1780)
The French-American alliance changes the war and moves it to other theaters; navies battle off …
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Ep 6★ 3.72025-11-21
The Most Sacred Thing (May 1780 – Onward)
British General Cornwallis struggles to pacify the southern states; supported by the French, a victory …