The Great War: 1914-1918
- Dokumentar
- 2007
- Episode 1
- Sesong 1
- 43 min
- 13+
- Sesong 1
- Episode 1: The Great War: 1914- To Arms
Concern for Germany's growing militarism, Kaiser Wilhelm II's obsession to match Britain's navy and the existence of the long established French and German war-plans only fueled the air of instability in Europe.
Om serien: From Germany's military build-up and the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, to the final days of trench warfare and the Armistice, the complete story of "The War To End All Wars" is examined in vivid detail.
- Regissør
- Bruce Vigar
- Tilgjengelige språk
- engelsk
- Sjangere
- Dokumentar, Krig, Militær, Special, Hobby, Utdannelse
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- Tilgjengelig i mer enn 3+ måneder
The Great War: 1914- To Arms
Episode 1
43 minTilgjengelig i mer enn 3+ månederConcern for Germany's growing militarism, Kaiser Wilhelm II's obsession to match Britain's navy and the existence of the long established French and German war-plans only fueled the air of instability in Europe.
Concern for Germany's growing militarism, Kaiser Wilhelm II's obsession to match Britain's navy and the existence of the long established French and German war-plans only fueled the air of instability in Europe.
The Great War: 1915- Death in Foreign Fields
Episode 2
45 minTilgjengelig i mer enn 3+ måneder1915 was to see warfare take on a new dimension with the bombing of British cities by Zeppelin airships. Germany also began U-Boat attacks on neutral shipping, a policy that would contribute to the United States entering the war.
1915 was to see warfare take on a new dimension with the bombing of British cities by Zeppelin airships. Germany also began U-Boat attacks on neutral shipping, a policy that would contribute to the United States entering the war.
The Great War: 1916- Stalemate
Episode 3
47 minTilgjengelig i mer enn 3+ månederIn February the Germans began their assault on the forts at Verdun in a battle of attrition that would last until December. In the East the Russians launched an offensive to try and relief the pressure on the French.
In February the Germans began their assault on the forts at Verdun in a battle of attrition that would last until December. In the East the Russians launched an offensive to try and relief the pressure on the French.
The Great War: 1917- The Breaking of Armies
Episode 4
48 minTilgjengelig i mer enn 3+ månederThe most catastrophic revolt of all occurred in the Russian Army where hundreds of thousands of soldiers deserted. Russia's Great war was essentially over.
The most catastrophic revolt of all occurred in the Russian Army where hundreds of thousands of soldiers deserted. Russia's Great war was essentially over.
The Great War: 1918- Germany's Last Gamble
Episode 5
50 minTilgjengelig i mer enn 3+ månederUsing "Storm Trooper" tactics, the Germans launched attacks against the British with devastating results. In just three weeks the Allies lost 400,000 men.
Using "Storm Trooper" tactics, the Germans launched attacks against the British with devastating results. In just three weeks the Allies lost 400,000 men.