An Ocean Apart(1988)
Documentary
First Air Date: 1988-04-20
Average Runtime: 1h 0m
Rating: 6.7
Votes: 3
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 7
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.
Keywords
world war iminiseriesunited kingdomgeopoliticsgreat warunited states of america (usa)
Seasons & Episodes
Miniseries
Episodes: 7E01
Hats Off to Mr. Wilson
Air Date: 1988-04-20
This episode tells how the Americans were dragged reluctantly into the First World War, of their journey across the A...
E02
Home in Pasadena
Air Date: 1988-04-27
This episode examines the economic relations between England and the United States during the 1920s and discusses how...
E03
Here Come the British, Bang! Bang!
Air Date: 1988-05-04
This episode about the 1930s discusses how America is reluctant to enter World War II on Britain's side. Charles Lind...
E04
Trust Me to the Bitter End
Air Date: 1988-05-11
America and Britain ally in World War II to defeat Nazi Germany. Clear U.S. dominance develops with the creation of t...
E05
If You Don't Like Our Peaches, Quit Shaking Our Tree
Air Date: 1988-05-18
In a reversal of roles, Britain becomes isolationist and the United States a superpower. Britain's dependence on the ...
E06
Under the Eagle's Wing
Air Date: 1988-05-25
Britain cooperates with the United States during the Cuban Missile Crisis but avoids involvement in Vietnam.
E07
Turning Up the Volume
Air Date: 1988-06-01
During the 1980s, the United States and Britain form an alliance against the Soviet Union.
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