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2006 American miniseries from The History Channel
The Revolution
[1] (also known as The American Revolution ) is a 2006 American miniseries from
The History Channel composed of thirteen episodes which track the
American Revolution from the
Boston Massacre through the
Treaty of Paris , which declared
America's independence from
Great Britain . The series is narrated by
Edward Herrmann .
Cast
Edward Herrmann , as the
Narrator
Episodes
"Boston, Bloody Boston."
The controversies and conflicts leading to war, including the
Stamp Act , the
Boston Massacre , the
Boston Tea Party , and the
Battles of Lexington and Concord .
"Rebellion to Revolution."
The
Revolutionaries lay siege to Boston ; the formation of the
Continental Army and the
conscription of slaves by both sides.
"Declaring Independence."
Dark and devastating struggles challenge the dreams for independence in 1776.
"American Crisis."
General
George Washington gambles on a brilliant yet dangerously daring stroke to save his army and America.
"Path to World War."
Benjamin Franklin tries to convince the
French to join the fight against
Britain ;
Philadelphia
falls to the British ; the Americans win a stunning victory at
Saratoga and gain a new ally.
"Forging an Army."
Washington struggles to sustain and rebuild his Army at
Valley Forge .
"Treason & Betrayal."
General
Benedict Arnold betrays the revolution.
"The War Heads South."
The British
lay siege to Charleston .
"Hornet's Nest."
War erupts in the
Southern Colonies .
"The End Game."
The struggle for independence reaches its climax as both sides are tired of the war.
"Becoming a Nation."
King
George III is forced by the
parliament to sue for peace and Washington disbands the Continental Army
"Road to the Presidency."
The War is over, but Washington is enlisted for another duty.
"A President and His Revolution."
While Washington is on his way to be inaugurated as the first President of the United States, he looks back at some defining moments in the revolution.
DVD release
The
History Channel and
A&E Home Video released a four disc
DVD set on December 19, 2006, following its series debut on the
History Channel .
See also
References
External links