The British in Boston suffer through a miserable winter. The Continental Army keeps them stuck in the city. New England privateers make it extremely difficult to receive food and supplies from the sea. Hundreds die of disease as everyone suffers greatly. The British navy does little to provide assistance. Its destruction of the village of Falmouth only enrages the Americans.
Britain recalls General Gage and Admiral Graves putting General Howe and Admiral Shuldham in charge.
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Episode 013: The Battle of Quebec
Episode 012: The Fall of Forts Duquesne, Niagara, and Carillon
Episode 011: Louisbourg, Frontenac, & Treaty of Easton
Episode 010: New British Strategy & Attack on Fort Carillon
Episode 009: Fort William Henry Massacre & Rise of William Pitt
Episode 008: Surrender of Fort Oswego
Episode 007: Acadia, Lake George, and Loudoun
Episode 006: British Take Charge: Battle of the Monongahela
Episode 005: Jumonville & Fort Necessity
Episode 004: Britain, France, and the Indians
Episode 003: British Background
Episode 002: American Background
Episode 001: Introduction
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