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Verdun, The Battle of the Great War | Monday 10 November, 7:50pm From February to December 1916, the French and Germans waged one of the First World War’s most devastating battles to take control of the hills around Verdun. A head on confrontation, fought with no help from their allies, army versus army, nation versus nation. 11 months of fighting, over 2 million soldiers mobilised and 300,000 dead. Today, this massacre seems senseless. But in 1916, soldiers on both sides accepted to go into bat

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The Revolution, now a war for American independence, faces its toughest challenge yet as General Washington tries to defend New York City from invasion by sea. The resulting Battle of Long Island is a huge defeat for the Americans, who narrowly escape and spend the next several months on the run. In late December, Washington’s army regroups and prepares to attack an outpost in Trenton, New Jersey. The American Revolution, a film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, continues tonight!

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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. The American Revolution, a film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, continues tonight! | PBS

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Experience the United States’ World War I story like never before in this electrifying live theatrical event. "American Heart in WWI: A Carnegie Hall Tribute" is now streaming on the PBS app. | PBS

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