The War That Made America: The Story of the French and Indian War
by Ben Loeterman, Eric Stange
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Actor: Bryan Stefancyk, Karen Baum, Larry Nehring, Michael L. Colosimo, Sam EdensDirector: Ben Loeterman, Eric Stange
Brand: PBS
Producer: Ben Loeterman
Writer: Ben Loeterman
Producer: Eric Stange
Writer: Eric Stange
Producer: Amy Geller
Producer: Jennifer Pearce
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 240 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-02-28
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: PBS (Direct)
Movie Reviews of The War That Made America: The Story of the French and Indian War
Movie Review: Superb
Summary: 5 Stars
I have seen about all of the DVDs on the French & Indian war by now (not a huge number), plus those on Pontiac's Rebellion and various ones about the Old Northwest, and this is the best collection of them all. It is worthy of Ken Burns in how carefully it lays out the chronology and geography, and gives good maps to tie it all together. They use realistic depictions of the period and authentic locations where possible, such as the Carlyle House in Alexandria, VA for example, in the actual room where Braddock did ask the colonists to contribute money for the war effort. But the one thing they got really right is that they show that George Washington was in at the beginning to become the father of our country, in ways that could not have been foreseen at the time. How many of you have been to Jumonville Glen? I thought so. You will have a hard time finding it on a map, but it is probably the most important location in American history. I know, you don't believe it, but you will get an idea after seeing this show.
The acting is credible and the quality of the video is very good; it looks almost like Hi-Def on my plasma TV and upconverting DVD player. The sounds are realistic too, and good period music is used. It could be used as a valuable travel guide for places to visit in the various regions too.
Summary of The War That Made America: The Story of the French and Indian War
What if the French had won? Almost 250 years ago, French and English armies clashed in the primeval forest of western Pennsylvania as they struggled to control the most important piece of real estate in 18th century North America. The army that controlled the forks of the Ohio, a confluence of mighty rivers that would one day become Pittsburgh, held the gateway to the entire continent. Native Americans boldly tried to manipulate the balance of military power between the English and the French. It was the French and Indian War, and an inexperienced Virginian soldier named George Washington, serving under the British flag, learned battle-scarred lessons that would indelibly shape his life.Drama DVD Video
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