Watch The First World War: The War To End All Wars

1991
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The First World War: The War To End All Wars is a documentary series from 1991 that explores the causes, events, and aftermath of World War I, one of the deadliest conflicts in human history. This series, comprising of 10 episodes, provides a comprehensive overview of the war that lasted from 1914 to 1918 and had a profound impact on the 20th century.

Using a combination of archival footage, photos, maps, and interviews with historians and eyewitnesses, the series takes us on a journey through the four years of brutal fighting that spanned across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. It begins with an examination of the complex web of alliances, rivalries, and tensions that existed in Europe in the lead-up to the war. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary in 1914 set off a chain reaction of events that led to the outbreak of hostilities.

The series covers the major battles and campaigns of the war, from the Western Front where armies dug in behind trenches and fought tooth and nail for every inch of ground, to the Eastern Front where German and Austro-Hungarian forces battled the Russians in brutal winter conditions. It also delves into the lesser-known theatres of the war, such as the war in Africa, the Middle East, and the Balkans.

The series provides a vivid portrayal of the horrors of trench warfare, the impact of new technologies such as machine guns and poison gas, and the toll that the war took on soldiers and civilians alike. It also examines the roles played by key figures such as generals, politicians, and monarchs, and their decision-making during the war.

One of the strengths of The First World War: The War To End All Wars is its attention to detail and depth of analysis. The series delves into the economic, social, and psychological factors that contributed to the war, as well as the impact of the conflict on the political and cultural landscapes of the countries involved. It also covers the aftermath of the war, including the Treaty of Versailles and its impact on the post-war world.

Overall, The First World War: The War To End All Wars is an informative and engaging series that provides a thorough overview of one of the most significant events of the 20th century. Its use of primary sources and expert analysis makes it a valuable resource for those interested in history, politics, and international relations. Despite being almost 30 years old, it remains a relevant and important work on the subject of World War I.

The First World War: The War To End All Wars is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (10 episodes). The series first aired on October 10, 1991.

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Seasons

10. German Aircraft of World War One

October 11, 1991

From concept through to design, construction and deployment, Great German Aircraft of World War One explores the stories behind the famous German Fighters and bombers of the First World War. Illustrious names such as Fokker, Junkers, Halberstadt, Gotha, and Albatross all developed and built aircraft and were constantly trying to stay one step ahead of the Allied air forces.

9. The Red Baron

October 11, 1991

Manfred Von Richthofen, The Red Baron, was the greatest fighter ace of World War One and perhaps the most famous fighter pilot of all time. Credited with 80 air combat victories, more than any other WWI pilot, he was brilliant tactician and led his "Flying Circus" to unparalleled success before being shot down and killed in April 1918 at the age of just 25.

8. Kaiserschlacht

October 11, 1991

Kaiserschlacht or Kaiser's Battle, the German spring offensive in 1918, was the last significant German offensive of World War One. It saw the first major deployment of Stormtrooper units on the Western Front and their innovative tactics led to the breaking of the trench war stalemate for the first time in four years.

7. Cambrai

October 11, 1991

The battle of Cambrai in late 1917 saw the first large scale deployment of tanks as a tactical weapon. The first, very limited, use of tanks had been on the Somme the previous year and further experiments had taken place earlier in 1917 but at Cambrai these new fighting machines were used in the substantial numbers for the first time.

6. Verdun

October 11, 1991

The Battle of Verdun from February to November 1916 began with a German offensive against the French defenses around the town of Verdun. Their plan was to suck the French in to a battle that would inflict such serious casualties that French Army would never fully recover. In the end the German casualties were almost as great as those of the French and there was virtually no territorial gain.

5. The Somme

October 11, 1991

Fought between July and November 1916, the Battle of the Somme is possibly the most famous of all World War One battles and certainly one of the largest with over million men killed or wounded by it conclusion. The first day remains the worst day in the history of the British Army with around 60,000 casualties sustained.

4. Gallipoli

October 11, 1991

The Gallipoli campaign of 1915 was an attempt by the Allies to open a new front against the Ottoman Empire, allied with Germany and Austria, and to secure the passage of the Dardanelles and thereby access to Russia. The campaign was a failure with heavy casualties on all sides and the presence of large numbers of troops from Australia and New Zealand has led to ANZAC day.

3. The Battle of Mons

October 11, 1991

August 1914, was the first battle fought by the British Expeditionary Force in World War One. The Germans had overwhelming numerical superiority but the intense British rifle fire inflicted heavy casualties before they were eventually forced to retreat by the sheer weight of numbers. The British retreat continued for a further two weeks and gave rise to the legend of the "Angels of Mons".

2. Victory & Revolution

October 10, 1991

In the summer of 1914 the Nations of Europe had entered into a conflict of unforeseen and unprecedented savagery. From the Balkans storm center the winds of war had blown outward engulfing nation after nation. For over 40 years prior a balance of power remained in Europe with Russia to the east, Germany in the middle, and England to the west.

1. The Broken Promise

October 10, 1991

The full industrial might of nation states backed millions of fighting men in a war which saw casualty figures on a colossal scale beyond any previous experience. As well as the slaughter in the trenches the whole fabric of society was caught up in a process which destroyed almost an entire generation of young men.

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