The Revolutionary War
1995–2005 · TLC · 60 min · 1 season
S01E06 · A Harvest of Victory
Mon, 4 July, 2:00 am
The war finally comes to a close in October 1781; England and the United States sign a peace treaty on September 3, 1783.
About
Documentary chronicling the history of the American Revolutionary War against Great Britain that began in 1776.
Episodes
- E01
Rebels and Redcoats
Mon, 27 Nov· 60 minRising tensions between the British and settlers result in a war that begins with a shot on April 19, 1775; Continental troops search for leadership.
- E02
Independence
Mon, 27 Nov· 60 minCol. Benedict Arnold attempts to annex Canada as a 14th colony; Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" is published; Declaration of Independence.
- E03
Misfortunes of War
Mon, 27 Nov· 60 minBritish forces recruit the help of Hessians and Iroquois; British Gen. Burgoyne surrenders at Saratoga.
- E04
A War Without End
Thu, 11 Aug· 60 minIn 1778 and 1779 the U.S. Navy grows, and Spain enters the French-American Alliance.
- E05
The Dark Days
Mon, 4 July· 60 minWar raises the debts of Britain and the United States; Benedict Arnold, the hero of battles at Quebec, Saratoga, and Ticonderoga, becomes a traitor.
- E06
A Harvest of Victory
Mon, 4 July· 60 minThe war finally comes to a close in October 1781; England and the United States sign a peace treaty on September 3, 1783.
Cast
Charles Kuralt
Narrator