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 3
the british open a new front in the southern colonies. they win a series of victories against
american and french forces, and find a new army of recruits amongst former slaves. thousands of
african americans join the british in the expectation of freedom. the war in the south is an untold
story, the stuff of nightmares. it becomes a savage war of partisans, border raids and guerilla
style skirmishing.
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 3
the british open a new front in the southern colonies. they win a series of victories against
american and french forces, and find a new army of recruits amongst former slaves. thousands of
african americans join the british in the expectation of freedom. the war in the south is an untold
story, the stuff of nightmares. it becomes a savage war of partisans, border raids and guerilla
style skirmishing.
