COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) will premiere The Southern Campaign of the American Revolution on July 2 at 8 p.m. on ETV. Produced in recognition of America’s 250th anniversary, the documentary examines how South Carolina became a turning point in the Revolutionary War and how the battles fought across the South helped drive British forces toward defeat at Yorktown.
Featuring historians, reenactments and battlefield locations across South Carolina and North Carolina, the program highlights the sacrifices, strategy and resilience that shaped America’s fight for independence. Through expert analysis and historical interpretation, viewers will gain a deeper understanding of the Southern Campaign and the critical role it played in securing victory for the colonies.
The documentary explores the fierce fighting that unfolded across the backcountry and the individuals whose actions helped alter the course of the war. From military leaders and ordinary citizens to Patriot and Loyalist forces, The Southern Campaign of the American Revolution presents the complexity of the conflict and the lasting impact it had on the founding of the nation…