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An Ocean Apart

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1988
1 Season
7 Episodes
EN
Ended

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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.

#world war i#miniseries#united kingdom#geopolitics#great war#united states of america (usa)

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E1

Hats Off to Mr. Wilson

Apr 20, 19881h 0m

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.

E2

Home in Pasadena

Apr 27, 19881h 0m

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.

E3

Here Come the British, Bang! Bang!

May 4, 19881h 0m

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.

E4

Trust Me to the Bitter End

May 11, 19881h 0m

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

E5

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

May 18, 19881h 0m

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.

E6

Under the Eagle's Wing

May 25, 19881h 0m

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

E7

Turning Up the Volume

Jun 1, 19881h 0m

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

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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. Across 1 season and 7 episodes, originally airing on BBC One.

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