A little known naval battle is the first for the american colonies.  

With the fall of Fort Ticonderoga we pause and take a look at one of the heroes of the raid Ethan Allen.  A controversial and confusing man, i debunk some the myths that him.

The second continental congress is about to meet, but earlier that morning in upstate New York the Patriots will score a major strategic victory.

In this episode we look at the history of the the 2nd Continental Congress, and its role as the first government of the United States.

After our the battles of Lexington and Concord we take a look at the British General in charge Thomas Gage.  This the first but certainly not the last British character study we will do.

With a successful victory at the North Bridge the patriots had the British on the ropes.  They begin their march back to Boston, but the Patriots are going to make sure that the march is as difficult as possible.

On the night of April 18 1775 Paul Revere and William Dawes set on their heroic rides that has earned them a permanent place in the history books.

Our third character study is on the silversmith that rode into the history books Paul Revere.

This is our second character study where we look at that Firebrand Orator and his effect on the American Revolution.

In the first character study we look John Adams; we highlight his life giving a brief overview of his achievements.