1776 - When Britain's Largest Army Nearly Destroyed America

Описание: American Revolution: 1776 - Year of Crisis. Witness the most dangerous year in American history. In 1776, the United States declared independence, but the British Empire struck back with the largest invasion force in history.

This 3D Timelapse documentary tracks the armies across the map: from the Siege of Boston and the signing of the Declaration of Independence to the disastrous defeat in New York and the miraculous Christmas crossing of the Delaware River.

See how George Washington's army was almost destroyed, chased across New Jersey, and how a desperate gamble at Trenton saved the Revolution.

⚔️ Key Battles Covered: Siege of Boston, Battle of Long Island, Harlem Heights, White Plains, Fort Washington, Battle of Trenton, Battle of Princeton.

Timeline of 1776:
0:00 Intro: The Year of Crisis
0:45 Siege of Boston & British Evacuation
1:30 Declaration of Independence (July 4)
2:15 The Empire Strikes Back (NY Invasion)
3:00 Battle of Long Island (The Trap)
3:45 The Great Escape in the Fog
4:30 The Great Fire of New York
5:15 The Fox Hunt: Retreat Across New Jersey
6:00 The Crisis: "Times That Try Men's Souls"
6:45 Crossing the Delaware (Christmas Night)
7:30 Battle of Trenton (Victory)
8:15 Battle of Princeton & The End of Crisis

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