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The American Revolution

Preview: The Soul of All America

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The war drags on and moves to new theaters: at sea, in Indian Country, and in the South.

Washington’s Continental Army emerges from the harsh winter at Valley Forge to fight the British Army in the inconclusive Battle of Monmouth. But the alliance with France changes the war and moves it to other theaters. Navies battle off England’s coast and in the Caribbean, while armies advance into Indian Country and the southern states. Together, the British Army and Navy capture Charleston.

11/16/2025

FromKen Burns

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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...

The Battle of Monmouth

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Clip: Ep5 | 8m 56s | The Continental Army engages the British in the last major battle in the North of the Revolution. (8m 56s)

Britain and the Southern Strategy

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Clip: Ep5 | 4m | When it becomes clear that the British won’t win in New England, they set their sights on the South. (4m)

The British Siege of Charleston

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Clip: Ep5 | 4m 44s | The British surround and siege Charleston, South Carolina, one of the largest cities in America. (4m 44s)

Episode 5: Introduction

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Clip: Ep5 | 5m 56s | The American Revolution has spilled into a global war, but the United States hangs on by a thread. (5m 56s)

Financing the American Revolution

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Clip: Ep5 | 2m 59s | The economic realities of the war start to settle in for both the Americans and the British. (2m 59s)

Spain Joins the American Revolution Against the British

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Clip: Ep5 | 5m 43s | Spain joins the war, but not as an ally of American independence – as an enemy of Britain. (5m 43s)

Winter at Valley Forge: Hardship & Desperation

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Clip: Ep5 | 4m 26s | The Continental Army threatens to unravel while suffering harsh winter conditions at Valley Forge. (4m 26s)

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