The Revolution that changed the world. Our presenter in uniform and supplied with an array of artifacts covers the causes of the American Revolution, the impact the war had on the world, the life of a soldier, the meals, the pay, the living conditions, and the hardships. Discover how the turtle (a colonial submarine), a fungus, and an insect helped us to win our independence The roles that women. pirates, spies, codes, ciphers, and deception had in winning the war are also revealed. The first battles of the war, the battle that turned the tide of the war, and the last big battle that ended the war are also covered in this exciting program.