Rebels and Redcoats: How Britain Lost America (2003)
Historian Richard Holmes brings us the extraordinary story of America's first civil war. We've been told that the War of Independence was the American people's struggle for liberty against an oppressive colonial power. However, many Americans were loyal to the British Crown throughout the war; men and women often chose sides not because they wanted freedom, but because they wanted their neighbour's land. Using vivid reconstruction, eye-witness accounts, original documents and paintings, and Richard's proven story-telling skills, this film overthrows traditional perceptions about these compelling years. As the story unfolds, the truth emerges - a truth far more fascinating than we were ever led to believe.
Recent Episodes
Episode | Name | Airdate |
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S01E04 | The World Turned Upside Down | Jul 29, 2003 |
S01E03 | The War Moves South | Jul 22, 2003 |
S01E02 | American Crisis: 1776 | Jul 15, 2003 |
S01E01 | The Shot Heard Around the World | Jul 8, 2003 |
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