The American Revolution
2025| 1 season| IMDb 6.4
Watch The American Revolution (2025) for free in the UK on BBC iPlayer, or with a subscription on The Great Courses Signature Collection and Curiosity University. Last updated 17 June 2026.
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.
Creator: Ken Burns
