RW15: The Revolutionary War at Sea (Part Two)

In this episode, the second of a three-part miniseries on the naval war, James and Audrey examine how the Continental Navy and hundreds of American privateers waged a relentless campaign against British commerce, forcing the Royal Navy to divert valuable ships to protect merchant convoys. We then explore the dramatic impact of the American victory at Saratoga, which persuaded France to enter the war and transformed the Revolution into a global conflict. Finally, we follow the extraordinary exploits of John Paul Jones, from his daring raids on the British Isles to his legendary victory over HMS Serapis in one of the most celebrated naval battles of the Revolutionary War. Though America's navy remained small, its growing reputation and France's powerful alliance fundamentally altered the course of the war at sea.

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