Could the United States have won the Revolutionary War without France?
Join Lucy Worsley as she uncovers the forgotten truth behind the 1775–1783 American War of Independence. Far from a solo triumph, the revolution depended on a secret alliance with King Louis XVI of France, who – still bitter over the 1756–1763 Seven Years’ War – saw a chance to weaken Britain and reshape history.
This clip is from American History’s Biggest Fibs with Lucy Worsley (2019)
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