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Washington's War: General George Washington and the Revolutionary War

Washington's War: General George Washington and the Revolutionary War

Revolutionary battles where General Washington secured his legacy as "First in War."

10/20/2025

Washington's War: General George Washington and the Revolutionary War

Washington's War: General George Washington and the Revolutionary War

Special | 18m 18sVideo has Closed Captions

Revolutionary battles where General Washington secured his legacy as "First in War."

Congress created the Continental Army on June 14, 1775, and John Adams nominated George Washington to serve as the army's Commander-in-Chief. While there were over 230 skirmishes and battles fought over eight years during the American Revolution, this film highlights the battles where General Washington personally secured his legacy as "First in War."

10/20/2025

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Washington's War: General George Washington and the Revolutionary War is a local public television program presented by WETA

Washington's War: General George Washington and the Revolutionary War

Washington's War: General George Washington and the Revolutionary War

Special | 18m 18sVideo has Closed Captions

Congress created the Continental Army on June 14, 1775, and John Adams nominated George Washington to serve as the army's Commander-in-Chief. While there were over 230 skirmishes and battles fought over eight years during the American Revolution, this film highlights the battles where General Washington personally secured his legacy as "First in War."

10/20/2025

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