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.
episode 2
washington is forced out of new york. his army begins to desert him, until a daring raid across a
frozen river gives him victory at trenton. but the british still seem to be masters in this war,
capturing the great fort ticonderoga.
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.
episode 2
washington is forced out of new york. his army begins to desert him, until a daring raid across a
frozen river gives him victory at trenton. but the british still seem to be masters in this war,
capturing the great fort ticonderoga.
