Key Battles of American History
War has played a key role in the history of the United States from the nation’s founding right down to the present. Wars made the U. S. independent, k…452 clip(s)
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What happened to soldiers after they laid down their arms during the American Revolution? In this episode, James and Audrey follow the journey of both British and American prisoners of war, from the moment of capture through imprisonment, parole, escape attempts, prisoner exchanges, and ultimate release. Along the way, we explore the daily realities of life in prison camps and aboard the infamous British prison ships, where disease, hunger, and despair claimed thousands of lives. By examining captivity from both sides of the conflict, this episode sheds light on one of the Revolution's most overlooked—and most human—stories.



