The American Revolution

The American Revolution

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Has there ever been a more unlikely war than the American Revolution? Why did those 13 colonies, with nothing resembling a unified and trained army, and with no navy to speak of, believe they could defeat the most powerful nation on the planet? See how issues such as logistics and the human factor can influence strategy, tactics, and the course of battle.
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DocumentaryHistoricalSmart
IMDb 8.4/102026
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The American Revolution
DocumentaryHistoricalSmart
IMDb 8.4/102026
Has there ever been a more unlikely war than the American Revolution? Why did those 13 colonies, with nothing resembling a unified and trained army, and with no navy to speak of, believe they could defeat the most powerful nation on the planet? See how issues such as logistics and the human factor can influence strategy, tactics, and the course of battle.
Creators and Cast
Directors
Sarah BotsteinKen BurnsDavid P. Schmidt
Producers
The Great Courses
Cast
Allen C. Guelzo
Studio
The Great Courses
Content advisory
13+
violencefoul languagesexual content
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