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How Britain drove America to independence - The Saturday Story
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- The Story
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- Jul 4, 2026
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- 1199
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Summary
Today America celebrates the 250th anniversary of its independence. It’s an epic tale of revolution, rebellion and the making of a global superpower. But how did Britain end up fighting, and losing, the war that gave birth to the most powerful nation on earth? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory Read by: Jack Blackburn, history correspondent, The Times. Producer: Dave Creasey. We want to hear from you - email: [email protected] Read more: How Britain drove America to independence Photo: Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.