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Philadelphia falls, but the American victory at Saratoga allows France to enter the war.
As America braces for a third year of devastating war, British commanders launch campaigns to take Albany and Philadelphia. General Howe beats General Washington at Brandywine and Germantown, while the Continental Congress flees Philadelphia. But the Americans’ surprising victory over General Burgoyne at Saratoga opens the door for France to officially support the United States.
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Episodes presented in 4K UHD on supported devices. Corporate funding for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was provided by Bank of America. Major funding was provided by The Better Angels Society and...
Preview: Conquer by a Drawn Game
Preview: Episode 4 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
As America braces for a third year of devastating war, British commanders launch campaigns to take Albany and Philadelphia. General Howe beats General Washington at Brandywine and Germantown, while the Continental Congress flees Philadelphia. But the Americans’ surprising victory over General Burgoyne at Saratoga opens the door for France to officially support the United States.
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Use your knowledge of Revolutionary-era moments to build a timeline of real historical events.Next time on the American Revolution: Brandywine, Germantown, and Saratoga.
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Saratoga: A Psychological Turning Point
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Clip: Ep4 | 33s | Historian Stephen Conway on the psychological impact of Saratoga on the British. (33s)
Turning the Tide in New Jersey
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Clip: Ep4 | 59s | With Washington commanding less than 3,000, the winter of 1777 became a fight over supplies. (59s)
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Episodes presented in 4K UHD on supported devices. Corporate funding for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was provided by Bank of America. Major funding was provided by The Better Angels Society and...