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The Revolution
Release poster
Also known as	The American Revolution
Genre	Documentary
Written by	Alexander Emmert Stephen Stept
Directed by	Peter Schnall Alexander Emmert
Narrated by	Edward Herrmann
Composer	Gary Pozner
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No. of episodes	13
Production
Executive producers	Peter Schnall Justine Simonson Stephen Stept
Producer	Gregory Henry
Cinematography	Peter Schnall David Shadrack Smith
Editor	Isold Uggadotttir
Running time	60 min
Original release
Network	The History Channel
Release	2006 (2006)

The Revolution^[1] (also known asThe American Revolution) is a 2006 American miniseries fromThe History Channel composed of thirteen episodes which track theAmerican Revolution from theBoston Massacre through theTreaty of Paris, which declaredAmerica's independence fromGreat Britain. The series is narrated byEdward Herrmann.

Edward Herrmann, as theNarrator

• Mark Collins asGeorge Washington
• Glenn C. Reimer asJohn Adams
• Ben Beckley/Jason Audette asThomas Jefferson
• John H. Bert asAlexander Hamilton
• James Karcher asGen. Benedict Arnold
• Chris O'Brocto asGen. Horatio Gates
• Jonah Triebwasser asGen. Thomas Gage
• Daniel B. Martin asGen. Nathanael Greene
• Nicholas Barber asLord North
• Dave Dyshuk asGen. John Burgoyne

"Boston, Bloody Boston."

The controversies and conflicts leading to war, including theStamp Act, theBoston Massacre, theBoston Tea Party, and theBattles of Lexington and Concord.

"Rebellion to Revolution."

TheRevolutionaries lay siege to Boston; the formation of theContinental Army and theconscription of slaves by both sides.

"Declaring Independence."

Dark and devastating struggles challenge the dreams for independence in 1776.

"American Crisis."

GeneralGeorge Washington gambles on a brilliant yet dangerously daring stroke to save his army and America.

"Path to World War."

Benjamin Franklin tries to convince theFrench to join the fight againstBritain;Philadelphiafalls to the British; the Americans win a stunning victory atSaratoga and gain a new ally.

"Forging an Army."

Washington struggles to sustain and rebuild his Army atValley Forge.

"Treason & Betrayal."

GeneralBenedict Arnold is made military governor of Philadelphia and marriesPeggy Shippen, but attacks on his character and perceived insults to his honor cause him to betray the revolution.

"The War Heads South."

A new British war plan is conceived, a new British commander-in-chief is selected and the Britishlay siege to Charleston.

"Hornet's Nest."

War erupts in theSouthern Colonies with Americans vs. British and Loyalists vs. Patriots, British generalBanastre Tarleton creates a bloody reputation and Washington dispatchesGeneral Nathanael Greene to rebuild the American Southern Army.

"The End Game."

The struggle for independence reaches its climax as both sides are tired of the war.

"Becoming a Nation."

KingGeorge III is forced by theparliament to sue for peace and Washington disbands the Continental Army.

"Road to the Presidency."

The War is over, but Washington is enlisted for another duty.

"A President and His Revolution."

While Washington is on his way to be inaugurated as the first President of the United States, he looks back at some defining moments in the revolution.

TheHistory Channel andA&E Home Video released a four discDVD set on December 19, 2006, following its series debut on theHistory Channel.

• List of television series and miniseries about the American Revolution
• List of films about the American Revolution
• Founding Fathers of the United States

• Official History Channel miniseries website
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• 2000s American documentary television series
• 2006 American television series debuts
• Cultural depictions of Alexander Hamilton
• Cultural depictions of George Washington
• Cultural depictions of John Adams
• Cultural depictions of Thomas Jefferson
• History (American TV channel) original programming
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• Cultural depictions of Benedict Arnold

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