Are there any good movies about the Revolutionary war?

Are there any good movies about the Revolutionary war?

Greatest American Revolutionary War Movies – Military Connection’s Top Ten List

1. Drums Along the Mohawk (1939)
2. The Scarlet Coat (1955)
3. The Devil’s Disciple (1959)
4. 1776 (1972)
5. Revolution (1985)
6. April Morning (1988)
7. The Crossing (2000)
8. The Patriot (2000)

How accurate is the movie The Crossing?

The film may have a few historical inaccuracies, notably its claim that Washington suffered no casualties during the Crossing and Battle (he suffered six) as well as a scene where Washington holds Horatio Gates at gunpoint before dismissing him from the army. Winner of the Peabody Award for Excellence in 2000.

What led to American Revolution for Kids?

The American Revolution was the campaign by the American colonies to gain independence from Britain. It began in the 1760s when the friendly relationship between Great Britain and the colonies became strained. The colonists eventually won the war against Britain and gained their independence.

What was unique about the American Revolution?

First, guerilla warfare played a major role in the war for independence, replacing the pitched battle of earlier periods. Second, the revolution took place outside the borders of its parent nation, which makes the American Revolution remarkable compared to something like the French Revolution.

Where did they film the crossing?

Production. Set in the fictional town of Port Canaan, Oregon and in Seattle, the series was filmed in coastal areas of British Columbia and in the city of Vancouver in 2017.

What led to the American Revolution?

The American Revolution was principally caused by colonial opposition to British attempts to impose greater control over the colonies and to make them repay the crown for its defense of them during the French and Indian War (1754–63). Learn about the Boston Tea Party, the colonists’ radical response to a tax on tea.