13 épisodes
(6 h 30 min)
S1 E1 • The New World
From the Renaissance to the Reformation and colonization, meet pioneers in science, religion, and exploration that paved the way to a New World and the birth of a nation.
Première diffusion : 3 octobre 2011
S1 E2 • Seeds of Independence
Discover George Washington and his experience with the French and Indian War. Then, find out what happened when the British government began taxing the colonies without their consent.
Première diffusion : 3 octobre 2011
S1 E3 • Trigger Of The Revolution
See what happens when pilgrims tire of oppression and seek religious freedom—and Sam Adams, John Adams, and John Hancock become the architects of American independence.
Première diffusion : 10 octobre 2011
S1 E4 • The Die Has Now Been Cast
Find out what happens when the fervor for a revolution is fueled by Paul Revere’s famous ride, the Boston Tea Party, and the battles of Lexington and Concord.
Première diffusion : 17 octobre 2011
S1 E5 • The Miracle of Ticonderoga
The Second Continental Congress meets in Philadelphia. Emotions run high as General Ethan Allen is deployed to deal with the British at Ticonderoga. Washington lays siege to British-held Boston.
Première diffusion : 24 octobre 2011
S1 E6 • We Hold These Truths to Be Self-Evident
See what happens when the Second Continental Congress votes to create a document that will declare to the world that America will be free.
Première diffusion : 31 octobre 2011
S1 E7 • The Miracle at New York
When General Howe brings an invasion to the battle of Brooklyn Heights, Washington’s miraculous retreat to Manhattan saves the Continental Army.
Première diffusion : 7 novembre 2011
S1 E8 • The Crisis
Washington does the unthinkable when he crosses the frozen Delaware for surprise attacks that will keep the patriot cause alive.
Première diffusion : 21 novembre 2011
S1 E9 • The Battle of Saratoga
The great American victory at Saratoga makes France an ally of the new United States and turns the revolution into world war.
Première diffusion : 28 novembre 2011
S1 E10 • Refiner's Fire
George Washington and the Continental Army endure the harsh winter at Valley Forge.
Première diffusion : 5 décembre 2011
S1 E11 • The War Goes South
When Washington and the Continental army charge out of Valley Forge, the British change their strategy and take the war south.
Première diffusion : 12 décembre 2011
S1 E12 • Victory Of The Common Man
The unruly “Overmountain Boys” crush the loyalists at Kings Mountain; General Daniel Morgan rediscovers modern tactics at Cowpens; and General Nathaniel Greene continues the war of attrition.
Première diffusion : 19 décembre 2011
S1 E13 • Patriots' Finest Hour
Learn about the nautical hero John Paul Jones, the great victory at Yorktown, and the French and American navies.
Première diffusion : 26 décembre 2011
