The American revolution. Episode four, Conquer by a drawn game (January 1777 - February 1778) / a Florentine Films production ; directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, David Schmidt ; produced by Sarah Botstein, David Schmidt, Salimah El-Amin, Ken Burns.

Format:

Video

Contributor:

Schmidt, David (David P.), director, producer.

Botstein, Sarah, 1972- director, producer.

Burns, Ken, 1953- director, producer.

El-Amin, Salimah, producer.

Coyote, Peter, narrator.

Florentine Films, production company.

Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.), publisher.

Series:

Academic Video Online

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783.

United States.

Genre:

Documentary television programs.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (113 minutes)

Other Title:

American revolution. Episode 4

Conquer by a drawn game (January 1777 – February 1778)

Conquer by a drawn game

Place of Publication:

Arlington, VA : Public Broadcasting Service, 2025.

Language Note:

In English.

System Details:

video file

Summary:

As America braces for a third year of devastating war, British commanders launch campaigns to take Albany and Philadelphia. General Howe beats General Washington at Brandywine and Germantown, while the Continental Congress flees Philadelphia. But the Americans' surprising victory over General Burgoyne at Saratoga opens the door for France to officially support the United States.

Participant:

Narrated by Peter Coyote.

Notes:

Title from title screen (viewed December 15, 2025).

OCLC:

1568124476