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In the summer of 1776, the largest expeditionary army in British history arrives off New York to crush the American rebellion once and for all.
Facing the full might of the British Empire, the Continental Army fights desperately to hold New York. But after a series of defeats, General Washington struggles to hold together his forces. Then, in the Revolution's darkest hour, he decides to risk everything to turn back the tide.
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Thank you to our series historical consultant, Professor Frank Cogliano of the University of Edinburgh. Find out more about his research and publications here: edwebprofiles.ed.ac.uk/profile/frank-cogliano
His recent book, 'A Revolutionary Friendship', which explores the fascinating relationship between George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, is available now: US: bookshop.org/a/99532/9780674292499 / UK: uk.bookshop.org/a/12275/9780674292499
And a big thanks to Ryan Schwartz for additional historical expertise.
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đ¨ Thank you also to Don Troiani, the Fraunces Tavern Museum and the National Park Service for kindly giving permission to use the artwork in this video. Visit their websites to find more great artworks of American history:
Don Troiani - dontroiani.com
Fraunces Tavern Museum ('Retreat to Victory' by Henry Hintermeister) - frauncestavern.pastperfectonline.com/webobject/2FD12305-B947-442B-AE77-022255125326
National Park Service - nps.gov/subjects/arts/collections-search.htm
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đ Further recommended reading:
Michael McDonell's website with links to numerous memoirs by participants: michaelamcdonnell.org/sources-war-stories
"The American Revolution Reborn" by Michael Zuckerman and Patrick Spero (ed.) - US: bookshop.org/a/99532/9780812248463 / UK: https://amzn.eu/d/eWpfR1A
"The British Are Coming" by Rick Atkinson - US: bookshop.org/a/99532/9781250231321 / UK: uk.bookshop.org/a/12275/9780008303334
"American Revolutions: A Continental History" by Alan Taylor - US: bookshop.org/a/99532/9780393354768 / UK: uk.bookshop.org/a/12275/9780393354768
"1776" by David McCullough - US: bookshop.org/a/99532/9780743226721 / UK: uk.bookshop.org/a/12275/9780141021713
"Our First Civil War" by H.W. Brands - US: bookshop.org/a/99532/9780593082560 / UK: uk.bookshop.org/a/12275/9780593082560
"Declaration" by William Hogeland - US: bookshop.org/a/99532/9781416584100 / UK: https://amzn.eu/d/dkygCLe
"Crucible of War" by Fred Anderson - US: bookshop.org/a/99532/9780375706363 / UK: https://amzn.eu/d/87DEr5Y
"Glorious Cause" by Robert Middlekauff - US: bookshop.org/a/99532/9780195315882 / UK: uk.bookshop.org/a/12275/9780195315882
"Washington: A Life" by Ron Chernow - US: bookshop.org/a/99532/9780143119968 / UK: https://amzn.eu/d/0NgkLpo
"John Adams" by David McCullough - US: bookshop.org/a/99532/9780743223133 / UK: https://amzn.eu/d/4MWm5Gr
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In the summer of 1776, the largest expeditionary army in British history arrives off New York to crush the American rebellion once and for all.
Facing the full might of the British Empire, the Continental Army fights desperately to hold New York. But after a series of defeats, General Washington struggles to hold together his forces. Then, in the Revolution's darkest hour, he decides to risk everything to turn back the tide.
------------------------------------
Thank you to our series historical consultant, Professor Frank Cogliano of the University of Edinburgh. Find out more about his research and publications here: edwebprofiles.ed.ac.uk/profile/frank-cogliano
His recent book, 'A Revolutionary Friendship', which explores the fascinating relationship between George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, is available now: US: bookshop.org/a/99532/9780674292499 / UK: uk.bookshop.org/a/12275/9780674292499
And a big thanks to Ryan Schwartz for additional historical expertise.
------------------------------------
đ¨ Thank you also to Don Troiani, the Fraunces Tavern Museum and the National Park Service for kindly giving permission to use the artwork in this video. Visit their websites to find more great artworks of American history:
Don Troiani - dontroiani.com
Fraunces Tavern Museum ('Retreat to Victory' by Henry Hintermeister) - frauncestavern.pastperfectonline.com/webobject/2FD12305-B947-442B-AE77-022255125326
National Park Service - nps.gov/subjects/arts/collections-search.htm
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đ Further recommended reading:
Michael McDonell's website with links to numerous memoirs by participants: michaelamcdonnell.org/sources-war-stories
"The American Revolution Reborn" by Michael Zuckerman and Patrick Spero (ed.) - US: bookshop.org/a/99532/9780812248463 / UK: https://amzn.eu/d/eWpfR1A
"The British Are Coming" by Rick Atkinson - US: bookshop.org/a/99532/9781250231321 / UK: uk.bookshop.org/a/12275/9780008303334
"American Revolutions: A Continental History" by Alan Taylor - US: bookshop.org/a/99532/9780393354768 / UK: uk.bookshop.org/a/12275/9780393354768
"1776" by David McCullough - US: bookshop.org/a/99532/9780743226721 / UK: uk.bookshop.org/a/12275/9780141021713
"Our First Civil War" by H.W. Brands - US: bookshop.org/a/99532/9780593082560 / UK: uk.bookshop.org/a/12275/9780593082560
"Declaration" by William Hogeland - US: bookshop.org/a/99532/9781416584100 / UK: https://amzn.eu/d/dkygCLe
"Crucible of War" by Fred Anderson - US: bookshop.org/a/99532/9780375706363 / UK: https://amzn.eu/d/87DEr5Y
"Glorious Cause" by Robert Middlekauff - US: bookshop.org/a/99532/9780195315882 / UK: uk.bookshop.org/a/12275/9780195315882
"Washington: A Life" by Ron Chernow - US: bookshop.org/a/99532/9780143119968 / UK: https://amzn.eu/d/0NgkLpo
"John Adams" by David McCullough - US: bookshop.org/a/99532/9780743223133 / UK: https://amzn.eu/d/4MWm5Gr
You can visit our online bookshop to find great books on the American Revolution and other Epic History topics:
UK site - uk.bookshop.org/shop/epichistorytv
US site - bookshop.org/shop/epichistorytv
As a bookshop.org affiliate we earn from qualifying purchases, while donating 10% of sales to support independent bookshops!
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