The American Revolution

Season

2014

6.7

TV-14

Explores the American Revolution through experts, re-enactments, and animations. Include John Glover's role in crossing the Delaware, Salem Poor's bravery despite enslavement, and Nancy Hart's daring espionage disguised as a man.

Episode List

S1 • E1

Rise of the Patriots

Five unsung patriots strike pivotal blows for American liberty as unrest between Britain and the colonies explodes into a war for independence.

S1 • E2

The Empire Fights Back

Time after time, American independence seems like a lost cause as George Washington's Continental Army teeters on the brink of annihilation. The heroics of five little-known patriots help the colonies live to fight another day.

S1 • E3

Return of the Rebels

The American Revolution seems doomed as the British army launches a bold new campaign in the south, but five unsung patriots help reverse the course of the war and shock the world.