349: The Birth of the United States (Part 3)
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The Struggle for Control: King George III and the American Revolution
This chapter examines King George III's relentless efforts to suppress the American rebellion and the internal conflicts within British leadership, particularly regarding Lord North's hesitations. It highlights pivotal moments such as Washington's daring Delaware River crossing and the implications of British strategies against American forces, including alliances with German troops. These military decisions and battles shaped the trajectory of the Revolutionary War and underscored the desperate stakes faced by both sides.
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