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Following multiple acts of rebellion against the British government, troops are sent into the colonies to take back control. CBS reporters are on hand to cover the unfolding rebellion and the violence that has erupted in response to British demands. For days, Americans have been hiding supplies in anticipation of hostilities, creating a secretive underground network without divulging too many details.
As the ragtag colonial army prepares, British army regulars approach Lexington. Local militiamen operate under strict orders not to shoot unless acting in self-defense. The pivotal moment hangs in the balance: will the troops continue to march through town, or will they stop and escalate the friction? Sure enough, the troops halt, demand that the locals lay down their arms, and a gunfight breaks out. Reporters provide a dramatic, blow-by-blow voiceover as the hectic historical events unfold.
