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The Washington collection., History, Fullscreen

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The Washington collection.

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History

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The Crossing (drama): December 1776. Decimated by superior British forces, suffering from disease, desertion and lack of funds, General George Washington (Jeff Daniels) faces the unthinkable -- losing the war. Despite all advice to the contrary, Washington makes a courageous decision that is considered to be one of the boldest in military history. On Christmas night, with the American Revolution hanging in the balance, Washington takes his army across the ice-choked Delaware River. The next morning, he leads a surprise atack against a garrison of Hessian mercenaries. The overwhelming and miraculous victory turns the tide in the war and ultimately leads to the birth of the United StatesWashington the warrior (documentary): Before he became the Father of our nation, the face on our dollar bill, before he defined enduring customs for this country's 200+ years of existence, he was the man that broke the most powerful military force in the world and led the United States to freedom. Includes bonus features

Disc 1 : The crossing (drama). Disc 2 : Washington, the warrior (documentary) : Introduction -- Virginia gentleman -- Turning point -- Firing the first shot -- Battlefields and regiments -- Farms and family -- Matter of discipline -- Crossing the Delaware -- World class army -- Southern strategy -- Battle at Yorktown -- History in the making : Washington the warrior

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CrossingWashington the warrior

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