Miniseries
7 episodes · Apr 20, 1988
When the 20th century opened, Britain dominated world affairs, and America stood on the sidelines. Now their positions are reversed. This is the story of how it happened.
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- S1E1
Hats Off to Mr. Wilson
Apr 20, 198860mThis episode tells how the Americans were dragged reluctantly into the First World War, of their journey across the Atlantic, their welcome in Liverpool, and their disillusion when the war was over. For President Woodrow Wilson, victory had turned sour, but America had started its journey towards world leadership.
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Home in Pasadena
Apr 27, 198860mThis episode examines the economic relations between England and the United States during the 1920s and discusses how free trade and mass production techniques after World War I changed British and U.S. manufacturing and created economic rivalry between the two countries.
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Here Come the British, Bang! Bang!
May 4, 198860mThis episode about the 1930s discusses how America is reluctant to enter World War II on Britain's side. Charles Lindbergh encourages U.S. neutrality in the war but Roosevelt decides to aid Britain.
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Trust Me to the Bitter End
May 11, 198860mAmerica and Britain ally in World War II to defeat Nazi Germany. Clear U.S. dominance develops with the creation of the atom bomb.
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If You Don't Like Our Peaches, Quit Shaking Our Tree
May 18, 198860mIn a reversal of roles, Britain becomes isolationist and the United States a superpower. Britain's dependence on the US becomes clear after the Suez crisis.
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Under the Eagle's Wing
May 25, 198860mBritain cooperates with the United States during the Cuban Missile Crisis but avoids involvement in Vietnam.
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Turning Up the Volume
Jun 1, 198860mDuring the 1980s, the United States and Britain form an alliance against the Soviet Union.