George Washington overcomes childhood tragedy to rise quickly up the ranks in the Virginia Militia where his fierce ambition thrusts him into England and France’s battle for the American frontier.
A humiliating defeat leads to Washington’s demotion, and resignation. But as England and France go to war, George finds himself back on the battlefield… fighting to avert a massacre.
Denied a full commission in the British army, Washington takes command of Virginia’s militia and seeks revenge against the French. But a shocking battlefield tragedy threatens to derail his dream.
After the war, George embarks on a quiet life as a planter, with his new wife, Martha. But growing colonial protests against England’s tyranny soon drive Washington towards rebellion.