In 1775, a ragtag army of farmers and tradesmen defeated the most powerful army in the world to win American independence. What military technology did the American colonies use? Archaeologists and historians uncover the real stories of innovation, skill, and strategy, from the Brown Bess musket to the world’s first military submarine. Learn about the ingenious weapons that helped win our independence.
Watch NOVA’s Revolutionary War Weapons here or tonight at 9pm on GBH 2
