Six months after the Declaration of Independence, America was nearly defeated. Then on Christmas night, George Washington led his men across the Delaware River to destroy the Hessians at Trenton. A week later Americans held off a counterattack, and in a brilliant tactical move, Washington crept behind the British army to win another victory. The momentum had reversed.

Discusses the military tactics, battles, and famous figures of the war that gained the American colonies their independence from Great Britain. Includes Internet links to Web sites, source documents, and illustrations related to the war.

Revolutinary Period, Delaware Valley Philadelphia: The Delaware River flows past towns like Lambertville, Trenton and Philadelphia before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. These locations have many wonderful bicycle trails to discover. The Schuylkill River trail to Valley Forge is the focus of this DVD. It offers many insights to the struggle for American Independence. In addition to the Delaware Valley region, we travel to Lexington and Concord in Massachusetts for the "shot heard round the world." Additionally, the cycling takes us through Morristown, New Jersey, where George Washington established a headquarters. #4 marks the beginning of the Revolutionary period. This disk is devoted to the War of Independence, and will show the early phases of the conflicts between King Geroge and the thirteen colonies.

Learn how George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River helped save the American revolution.