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The First World War

Season 1 Episode 2: Under the Eagle (1914-1915)

The next episode explores the shift from mobile warfare to trench warfare, examining Germany's military strategies and management of occupied Belgium and France.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 To Arms (1914)

1. To Arms (1914)

Aired: Sep 20, 2003

Uncovering the pivotal events and British involvement in World War I through ...

Episode 4 Jihad (1914-1916)

4. Jihad (1914-1916)

Aired: Oct 11, 2003

The Ottoman Empire's entry into World War I set the stage for a devastating s...

Episode 7 Blockade (1916-1917)

7. Blockade (1916-1917)

Aired: Nov 1, 2003

The next episode delves into the naval history of the war, examining Germany'...

Episode 8 Revolution (1917)

8. Revolution (1917)

Aired: Nov 8, 2003

As the global conflict intensifies, governments employ covert strategies, spa...

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Info about The First World War

Current Status: Ended

Network: Channel 4

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:War, Documentary, History

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