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Private Notes
Forgotten Heroes: This special episode of "Legends & Lies: The Patriots" examines the Revolutionary War from the perspective of slaves who, despite their subjugation, took up arms to fight the British.
Throughout the war, black troops were an essential component in a war effort marked by razor thin margins of victory. By the time the Battle of Yorktown commenced, nearly one quarter of the rebel forces on hand were slaves.
These troops prove essential to victory, the surrender of the British, and the American independence that, ironically, they were not able to share in.
America's First Christmas: George Washington leads his men across the icy Delaware River into a bloody, barefoot march to Trenton and the brutal Hessian fighters who await them. Following a series of debilitating defeats, this decisive victory reinvigorates the Continental Army and solidifies Washington as a heroic unifier.
How Freedom Was Won: A chronological march through the American Revolution highlights the struggle and personal sacrifice of our patriot heroes. Focusing in on the action, drama and intrigue of the entire revolutionary period, this episode encapsulates the pivotal moments that led to the very unlikely story of American independence.
