A comprehensive examination of the pivotal moments that shaped the course of World War I.
Decades of escalating European tensions and rivalries ultimately led to a prolonged and devastating global conflict in 1914, surpassing initial expectations in scale and human cost.
Aired: Sep 20, 2003Uncovering the pivotal events and British involvement in World War I through ...
2. Under the Eagle (1914-1915)
Aired: Sep 27, 2003The next episode explores the shift from mobile warfare to trench warfare, ex...
Aired: Oct 4, 2003Tensions rise as Germany demands significant concessions from Britain, potent...
Aired: Oct 11, 2003The Ottoman Empire's entry into World War I set the stage for a devastating s...
5. Shackled to a Corpse (1914-1916)
Aired: Oct 18, 2003The next episode delves into the intense battles of the Eastern Front, tracin...
6. Breaking the Deadlock (1915-1917)
Aired: Oct 25, 2003The next episode delves into the intense and decisive battles of the Western ...
Aired: Nov 1, 2003The next episode delves into the naval history of the war, examining Germany'...
Aired: Nov 8, 2003As the global conflict intensifies, governments employ covert strategies, spa...
9. Germany's Last Gamble (1918)
Aired: Nov 15, 2003Germany's Triple Alliance gains the upper hand, seeking a decisive triumph be...
Aired: Nov 22, 2003The next episode delves into the war's conclusion, highlighting the armistice...
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The First World War: Global War
Current Status: Ended
Network: Channel 4
Production Country: United Kingdom
Genres:War, Documentary, History
