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Ausstrahlung
Mai 30, 1964
In 1914, the world was on the brink of enormous change. Worried by increasing German militarism, the French and the British entered into the Entente Cordiale against Germany and her
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In 1914, the world was on the brink of enormous change. Worried by increasing German militarism, the French and the British entered into the Entente Cordiale against Germany and her allies, splitting Europe into opposing sides. Two shots would ignite the powder keg.
Ausstrahlung
Jun 06, 1964
The assassination of the Austro-Hungarian heir Archduke Franz Ferdinand in June 1914 led to a breakdown in international diplomacy that ultimately led to war.
The assassination of the Austro-Hungarian heir Archduke Franz Ferdinand in June 1914 led to a breakdown in international diplomacy that ultimately led to war.
Ausstrahlung
Jun 13, 1964
Following the declaration of war, the German army began to carry out one of the most famous military plans in history. Known as the Schlieffen Plan, its objective was to finish the war in 40 days.
Following the declaration of war, the German army began to carry out one of the most famous military plans in history. Known as the Schlieffen Plan, its objective was to finish the war in 40 days.
Ausstrahlung
Jun 20, 1964
How the British army fought its first battle at the Belgian town of Mons. Despite initial success, the British infantry were sent into retreat after two weeks. Yet as the Germans pressed
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How the British army fought its first battle at the Belgian town of Mons. Despite initial success, the British infantry were sent into retreat after two weeks. Yet as the Germans pressed forward to Paris, apparently invincible, French Commander-in-Chief General Joffre slowly began to build a more solid resistance – which would lead ultimately to Allied victory.
Ausstrahlung
Jun 27, 1964
The Battle of the Marne in September 1914 ultimately proved to be a pivotal victory of the war for Allied Forces, but, at the time, they were not able to exploit it to bring a swift end
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The Battle of the Marne in September 1914 ultimately proved to be a pivotal victory of the war for Allied Forces, but, at the time, they were not able to exploit it to bring a swift end to hostilities. Instead, both sides encountered the phenomenon of trench warfare. Culminating at Ypres late in 1914, the trench line stretched from the sea to Switzerland.
Ausstrahlung
Jul 04, 1964
Attention turns to the battle of the sea. British confidence in the Royal Navy was to be shattered as it suffered defeats - the worst one at Coronel off the coast of South America on 1st November 1914.
Attention turns to the battle of the sea. British confidence in the Royal Navy was to be shattered as it suffered defeats - the worst one at Coronel off the coast of South America on 1st November 1914.
Ausstrahlung
Jul 11, 1964
In 1915, France and Britain struggle to keep up with the demand for shells and artillery, but Germany – the most modern industrial system in Europe – have no shortages, having smoothly
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In 1915, France and Britain struggle to keep up with the demand for shells and artillery, but Germany – the most modern industrial system in Europe – have no shortages, having smoothly switched over to war production and introduced the use of gas made by chemical factories. The Allies discover democracy and laissez-faire industry will not suffice if they are to regain ground.
Ausstrahlung
Jul 18, 1964
As Minister of Munitions, David Loyd George was faced with a restricted industrial capability; Britain even imported materials from Germany in key areas. But with the help of US
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As Minister of Munitions, David Loyd George was faced with a restricted industrial capability; Britain even imported materials from Germany in key areas. But with the help of US equipment, Lloyd George brought troops up to date, and by 1916 had transformed the armed services into a modern military power.
Ausstrahlung
Jul 25, 1964
By Christmas 1914, the bloody impasse in the trench lines on the Western Front saw Lord Kitchener looking elsewhere for victory. In an attempt to sieze control of strategic Turkey, a
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By Christmas 1914, the bloody impasse in the trench lines on the Western Front saw Lord Kitchener looking elsewhere for victory. In an attempt to sieze control of strategic Turkey, a British naval expedition advanced on the Dardanelles, and allied troops landed at Gallipoli with the aim of taking Constantinople. However, events did not go according to plan and, after 37 weeks, soldiers were evacuated from the beaches.
Ausstrahlung
Aug 01, 1964
1915 brings little progress for the Allies, but a huge German offensive at Gorlice-Tarnow forces the Russians to retreat in the East. The Allied conference at Chantilly agrees on a strategy of simultaneous attacks upon the Central Powers in 1916.
1915 brings little progress for the Allies, but a huge German offensive at Gorlice-Tarnow forces the Russians to retreat in the East. The Allied conference at Chantilly agrees on a strategy of simultaneous attacks upon the Central Powers in 1916.
Ausstrahlung
Aug 08, 1964
One of the bloodiest battles in history, the fighting at Verdun continues throughout the year 1916. French and German forces suffer over 700,000 casualties.
One of the bloodiest battles in history, the fighting at Verdun continues throughout the year 1916. French and German forces suffer over 700,000 casualties.
Ausstrahlung
Aug 15, 1964
Following Lord Kitchener's appeal in 1916, the British Army was reinforced by over two million volunteers. Despite the reservations of General Sir Douglas Haig, the new
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Following Lord Kitchener's appeal in 1916, the British Army was reinforced by over two million volunteers. Despite the reservations of General Sir Douglas Haig, the new Commander-in-Chief, many of these mew recruits were sent to the scene of Britain's biggest military endeavour – the Battle of the Somme.
Ausstrahlung
Aug 22, 1964
The Battle of the Somme – which began in July 1916 and continued into February 19 – leaves 415,000 Brits in a muddy grave.
The Battle of the Somme – which began in July 1916 and continued into February 19 – leaves 415,000 Brits in a muddy grave.
Ausstrahlung
Aug 29, 1964
Both sides make heroic bids for victory – but what will they have to show for it?
Both sides make heroic bids for victory – but what will they have to show for it?
Ausstrahlung
Sep 05, 1964
The French Army is rallied for a great spring offensive – but mutiny looms when the plans fall foul of the Germans.
The French Army is rallied for a great spring offensive – but mutiny looms when the plans fall foul of the Germans.
Ausstrahlung
Sep 13, 1964
The future of the world is changed when America joins the conflict and the Communists come to power in Russia.
The future of the world is changed when America joins the conflict and the Communists come to power in Russia.
Ausstrahlung
Sep 20, 1964
On the Western Front in 1917, the British fought alone for three-and-a-half months during one of the wettest summers Flanders has ever seen. The result was the horrific battle of Passchendale.
On the Western Front in 1917, the British fought alone for three-and-a-half months during one of the wettest summers Flanders has ever seen. The result was the horrific battle of Passchendale.
Ausstrahlung
Sep 27, 1964
Russia's short-lived democracy is examined.
Russia's short-lived democracy is examined.
Ausstrahlung
Okt 04, 1964
This episode recounts the war's terrible effects; not just the scale of the loss of life, but also the toll it took upon the human spirit.
This episode recounts the war's terrible effects; not just the scale of the loss of life, but also the toll it took upon the human spirit.
Ausstrahlung
Okt 11, 1964
Exploring how modern ideas of states' responsibility for their citizens grew out of the horror of "total war".
Exploring how modern ideas of states' responsibility for their citizens grew out of the horror of "total war".
Ausstrahlung
Okt 18, 1964
The story of the German offensive of March 1918, a desperate gamble to grab victory at a stroke.
The story of the German offensive of March 1918, a desperate gamble to grab victory at a stroke.
Ausstrahlung
Okt 25, 1964
As Allied troops fall back in confusion under a German counter-attack, they wait for the arrival of US reinforcements.
As Allied troops fall back in confusion under a German counter-attack, they wait for the arrival of US reinforcements.
Ausstrahlung
Nov 01, 1964
On 17th July 1918, an Allied counter-attack marks the beginning of the end for Germany.
On 17th July 1918, an Allied counter-attack marks the beginning of the end for Germany.
Ausstrahlung
Nov 08, 1964
Stalemate on the Western Front saw Allied generals look for victory via an alternative route – the Middle East.
Stalemate on the Western Front saw Allied generals look for victory via an alternative route – the Middle East.
Ausstrahlung
Nov 15, 1964
Its allies beaten, Germany faces defeat alone.
Its allies beaten, Germany faces defeat alone.
Ausstrahlung
Nov 22, 1964
Relief spreads throgh the ranks on all sides as history's bloodiest conflict finally comes to an end. With the Armistice now in effect, the Allied countries are overcome by a frenzy of joy and exultation.
Relief spreads throgh the ranks on all sides as history's bloodiest conflict finally comes to an end. With the Armistice now in effect, the Allied countries are overcome by a frenzy of joy and exultation.
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