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
neighbor\'s land. using vivid reconstruction, eye-witness accounts, original documents and paintings,
and richards 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.
episode 1
america is split over whether to break with britain or to stay loyal to the crown. tensions escalate
until a british force is sent out to confiscate an arms cache. they are expecting a riot; they get a
revolution. the americans triumph at boston, forcing the british to withdraw.
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
neighbor\'s land. using vivid reconstruction, eye-witness accounts, original documents and paintings,
and richards 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.
episode 1
america is split over whether to break with britain or to stay loyal to the crown. tensions escalate
until a british force is sent out to confiscate an arms cache. they are expecting a riot; they get a
revolution. the americans triumph at boston, forcing the british to withdraw.
