An Ocean Apart (Mùa 1)

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.

  • Poster for Hats Off to Mr. Wilson

    Hats Off to Mr. Wilson 0.0

    Ngày phát sóng: 1988-04-20

    Thời lượng: 60 min

    Tổng quan: This 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.

  • Poster for Home in Pasadena

    Home in Pasadena 0.0

    Ngày phát sóng: 1988-04-27

    Thời lượng: 60 min

    Tổng quan: This 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.

  • Poster for Here Come the British, Bang! Bang!

    Here Come the British, Bang! Bang! 0.0

    Ngày phát sóng: 1988-05-04

    Thời lượng: 60 min

    Tổng quan: This 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.

  • Poster for Trust Me to the Bitter End

    Trust Me to the Bitter End 0.0

    Ngày phát sóng: 1988-05-11

    Thời lượng: 60 min

    Tổng quan: America and Britain ally in World War II to defeat Nazi Germany. Clear U.S. dominance develops with the creation of the atom bomb.

  • Poster for If You Don't Like Our Peaches, Quit Shaking Our Tree

    If You Don't Like Our Peaches, Quit Shaking Our Tree 0.0

    Ngày phát sóng: 1988-05-18

    Thời lượng: 60 min

    Tổng quan: In 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.

  • Poster for Under the Eagle's Wing

    Under the Eagle's Wing 0.0

    Ngày phát sóng: 1988-05-25

    Thời lượng: 60 min

    Tổng quan: Britain cooperates with the United States during the Cuban Missile Crisis but avoids involvement in Vietnam.

  • Poster for Turning Up the Volume

    Turning Up the Volume 0.0

    Ngày phát sóng: 1988-06-01

    Thời lượng: 60 min

    Tổng quan: During the 1980s, the United States and Britain form an alliance against the Soviet Union.

An Ocean Apart

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