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 4
the british have enjoyed command of the sea, and with it the ability to move thousands of troops to
wherever they are needed. but now an extraordinary naval blunder allows the french fleet to isolate
a large british garrison at yorktown. surrender is inevitable, giving overall victory to washington
and his french allies. those who have supported the british, the loyalists, thousands of african
americans and american indians are left to the mercy of the new state.
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 4
the british have enjoyed command of the sea, and with it the ability to move thousands of troops to
wherever they are needed. but now an extraordinary naval blunder allows the french fleet to isolate
a large british garrison at yorktown. surrender is inevitable, giving overall victory to washington
and his french allies. those who have supported the british, the loyalists, thousands of african
americans and american indians are left to the mercy of the new state.
