When the 20th century opened, Britain dominated world affairs, and America stood on the sidelines. Now their positions are reversed. This is the story of how it happened.
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Ep 11988-04-20
Hats Off to Mr. Wilson
This episode tells how the Americans were dragged reluctantly into the First World War, of …
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Ep 21988-04-27
Home in Pasadena
This episode examines the economic relations between England and the United States during the 1920s …
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Ep 31988-05-04
Here Come the British, Bang! Bang!
This episode about the 1930s discusses how America is reluctant to enter World War II …
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Ep 41988-05-11
Trust Me to the Bitter End
America and Britain ally in World War II to defeat Nazi Germany. Clear U.S. dominance …
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Ep 51988-05-18
If You Don't Like Our Peaches, Quit Shaking Our Tree
In a reversal of roles, Britain becomes isolationist and the United States a superpower. Britain's …
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Ep 61988-05-25
Under the Eagle's Wing
Britain cooperates with the United States during the Cuban Missile Crisis but avoids involvement in …
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Ep 71988-06-01
Turning Up the Volume
During the 1980s, the United States and Britain form an alliance against the Soviet Union.