Washington the Warrior DVD

• Additional Details
• Format: DVD
• Rating: Not Rated
• Number of Discs: 1
• Run Time: 92 Minutes
• Region: Region 1
• Aspect Ratio: Fullscreen
• Language: English
• Studio: A&E Video
• DVD Release Date: August 1, 2006
• Audio: ENGLISH: Dolby Digital Stereo [CC]
• Genre: Documentary
• Includes:
  Behind the Scenes "History in the Making"
  Interactive Menus
  Scene Selection
• Study Guide: Click Here

Relive the battles and commands that made Washington the natural choice to be "Father of the Country."

• Scholars reflect on how Washington's reputation was forged in combat.
• Visit the sites of some of the Revolution's most important battles.
• A comprehensive look at Washington's long military career.

The George Washington we all know is larger than life, an icon of mythic proportions. But before becoming the "Father of his country," he was a soldier. This in-depth portrait of this "other" Washington begins in 1753, when the 21-year-old obtained an officer's commission in the Virginia militia. His stint there was far from an overwhelming success. Though he retired from the militia in 1758, he continued to hone his leadership skills managing his vast Mount Vernon estate. When America declared independence, Washington was the consensus choice to lead the Continental Army, and the faith placed in the Virginia farmer was, ultimately, richly rewarded.

From the fields where he courted disaster as a young officer to the true story of the fabled crossing of the Delaware, WASHINGTON THE WARRIOR is an unforgettable look at the career of the most important commander in American military history.