German military strategy remains unchanged, but a series of setbacks on the Eastern front marks a pivotal moment in the war. Meanwhile, British troops clash with the Germans, but are ultimately forced to retreat as the threat of Paris's capture looms large.
1. On the Idle Hill of Summer...
Aired: May 30, 1964The next episode delves into the historical context of World War I, exploring...
2. For Such a Stupid Reason Too...
Aired: Jun 6, 1964The next episode spans a pivotal five-week period, from the Archduke's assass...
3. We Must Hack Our Way Through
Aired: Jun 13, 1964The third episode delves into the early war period, covering the first three ...
4. Our Hats We Doff to General Joffre
Aired: Jun 20, 1964German military strategy remains unchanged, but a series of setbacks on the E...
5. This Business May Last a Long Time
Aired: Jun 27, 1964The next episode explores the intense battles of the Western Front, focusing ...
Aired: Jul 4, 1964The early years of the war saw the German navy challenge the Royal Navy's sup...
7. We Await the Heavenly Manna...
Aired: Jul 11, 1964The next episode explores the intense battles of 1915, featuring Germany's ma...
8. Why Don't You Come and Help!
Aired: Jul 18, 1964Conflict devastates daily life in major warring countries, inflicting immense...
9. Please God Send Us A Victory...
Aired: Jul 25, 1964A pivotal turn in the war occurs as the Ottoman Empire joins the Central Powe...
10. What Are Our Allies Doing?
Aired: Aug 1, 1964A crucial turning point in the war unfolds as the Allies face limited gains, ...
11. Hell Cannot Be So Terrible
Aired: Aug 8, 1964The Battle of Verdun culminates in a climactic finale in June 1916, amidst th...
12. For Gawd's Sake Don't Send Me
Aired: Aug 15, 1964A pivotal moment in the summer of 1916 unfolds as the British army prepares f...
Aired: Aug 22, 1964The Battle of the Somme marks a pivotal moment in Britain's struggle, as the ...
14. All This It Is Our Duty to Bear
Aired: Aug 29, 1964A tense showdown unfolds as both sides take decisive actions to secure a win,...
15. We Are Betrayed, Sold, Lost
Aired: Sep 5, 1964Next episode, set in the harsh winter of 1917, pits the armies against the un...
16. Right Is More Precious Than Peace
Aired: Sep 13, 1964The dawn of a new era in global politics unfolds as the United States emerges...
Aired: Sep 20, 1964The next episode delves into the devastating aftermath of the Battle of Passc...
18. Fat Rodzianko Has Sent Me Some Nonsense
Aired: Sep 27, 1964The Russian Empire teeters on the brink of collapse as its military campaigns...
19. The Hell Where Youth and Laughter Go
Aired: Oct 4, 1964The next episode delves into the devastating aftermath of war, exposing the p...
Aired: Oct 11, 1964War's harsh realities are exposed in the next episode, featuring propaganda, ...
21. It Was Like the End of the World
Aired: Oct 18, 1964As World War I intensifies, the Allied forces struggle to maintain their defe...
22. Damn Them, Are They Never Coming In?
Aired: Oct 25, 1964The tide of battle begins to shift as the German offensive falters, but the A...
Aired: Oct 31, 1964Germany's fortunes take a turn for the worse as the Allies mount a successful...
24. Allah Made Mesopotamia - and Added Flies
Aired: Nov 7, 1964The Allies plan to shatter the stalemate on the Western Front by launching a ...
25. The Iron Thrones Are Falling
Aired: Nov 14, 1964As the war's momentum shifts, Germany finds itself on the brink of a disastro...
Aired: Nov 21, 1964As the war comes to an end, a wave of relief washes over soldiers and civilia...
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