The American Revolution.

The American Revolution

The Most Sacred Thing

British General Cornwallis struggles to pacify the southern states; supported by the French, a victory at Yorktown secures independence for the Americans. (150 minutes)

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UPCOMING EPISODES

Sun, 11/30 at 11:00 am on Austin PBS HDTV

In Order to Be Free

Opposition in colonial North America to British policies over taxes, land and sovereignty escalates into violent confrontation; war gives 13 colonies a common cause. (150 minutes)

Sun, 11/30 at 1:30 pm on Austin PBS HDTV

An Asylum for Mankind

Congress puts George Washington in command of a new Continental Army; Congress declares American independence in July 1776. (150 minutes)

Sun, 11/30 at 4:00 pm on Austin PBS HDTV

The Times That Try Men's Souls

British General Howe defeats General Washington, forcing the Americans to abandon New York; Washington's army regroups in New Jersey before attacking an outpost at Trenton. (150 minutes)

Mon, 12/1 at 1:00 am on Austin PBS WORLD

An Asylum for Mankind

Congress puts George Washington in command of a new Continental Army; Congress declares American independence in July 1776. (120 minutes)

Mon, 12/1 at 9:00 am on Austin PBS WORLD

An Asylum for Mankind

Congress puts George Washington in command of a new Continental Army; Congress declares American independence in July 1776. (120 minutes)

Sun, 12/7 at 9:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

The Times That Try Men's Souls

British General Howe defeats General Washington, forcing the Americans to abandon New York; Washington's army regroups in New Jersey before attacking an outpost at Trenton. (120 minutes)

Mon, 12/8 at 1:00 am on Austin PBS WORLD

The Times That Try Men's Souls

British General Howe defeats General Washington, forcing the Americans to abandon New York; Washington's army regroups in New Jersey before attacking an outpost at Trenton. (120 minutes)

Mon, 12/8 at 9:00 am on Austin PBS WORLD

The Times That Try Men's Souls

British General Howe defeats General Washington, forcing the Americans to abandon New York; Washington's army regroups in New Jersey before attacking an outpost at Trenton. (120 minutes)