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The Great War

1964 1 temporada 26 ep. PG

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S1 · E1 · 30 de mai de 1964

On the Idle Hill of Summer... Episódio 1

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.

8,0 · Você

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S1 · E2 · 6 de jun de 1964

For Such a Stupid Reason Too... Episódio 2

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.

8,4 · Você

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S1 · E3 · 13 de jun de 1964

We Must Hack Our Way Through Episódio 3

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.

8,3 · Você

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S1 · E4 · 20 de jun de 1964

Our Hats We Doff to General Joffre Episódio 4

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.

8,3 · Você

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S1 · E5 · 27 de jun de 1964

This Business May Last a Long Time Episódio 5

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.

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S1 · E6 · 4 de jul de 1964

So Sleep Easy in Your Beds Episódio 6

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.

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S1 · E7 · 11 de jul de 1964

We Await the Heavenly Manna... Episódio 7

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.

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S1 · E8 · 18 de jul de 1964

Why Don't You Come and Help?! Episódio 8

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.

7,0 · Você

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S1 · E9 · 25 de jul de 1964

Please God Send Us a Victory... Episódio 9

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.

8,6 · Você

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S1 · E10 · 1 de ago de 1964

What Are Our Allies Doing? Episódio 10

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.

8,1 · Você

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S1 · E11 · 8 de ago de 1964

Hell Cannot Be So Terrible Episódio 11

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.

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S1 · E12 · 15 de ago de 1964

For Gawd's Sake Don't Send Me Episódio 12

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 endevour – The Battle of the Somme.

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S1 · E13 · 22 de ago de 1964

The Devil is Coming... Episódio 13

The Battle of the Somme – which began in July 1916 and continued into February 19 – leaves 415,000 Brits in a muddy grave.

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S1 · E14 · 29 de ago de 1964

All This It Is Our Duty to Bear Episódio 14

Both sides make heroic bids for victory – but what will they have to show for it?

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S1 · E15 · 5 de set de 1964

We Are Betrayed, Sold, Lost Episódio 15

The French Army is rallied for a great spring offensive – but mutiny looms when the plans fall foul of the Germans.

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S1 · E16 · 13 de set de 1964

Right Is More Precious Than Peace Episódio 16

The future of the world is changed when America joins the conflict and the Communists come to power in Russia.

8,0 · Você

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S1 · E17 · 20 de set de 1964

Surely We Have Perished Episódio 17

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.

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S1 · E18 · 27 de set de 1964

Fat Rodzianko Has Sent Me Some Nonsense Episódio 18

Russia's short-lived democracy is examined.

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S1 · E19 · 4 de out de 1964

The Hell Where Youth and Laughter Go Episódio 19

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.

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S1 · E20 · 11 de out de 1964

Only War, Nothing but War Episódio 20

Exploring how modern ideas of states' responsibility for their citizens grew out of the horror of "total war".

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S1 · E21 · 18 de out de 1964

It Was like the End of the World Episódio 21

The story of the German offensive of March 1918, a desperate gamble to grab victory at a stroke.

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S1 · E22 · 25 de out de 1964

Damn Them, Are They Never Coming In? Episódio 22

As Allied troops fall back in confusion under a German counter-attack, they wait for the arrival of US reinforcements.

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S1 · E23 · 1 de nov de 1964

When Must the End Be? Episódio 23

On 17th July 1918, an Allied counter-attack marks the beginning of the end for Germany.

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S1 · E24 · 8 de nov de 1964

Allah Made Mesopotamia – and Added Flies Episódio 24

Stalemate on the Western Front saw Allied generals look for victory via an alternative route – the Middle East.

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S1 · E25 · 15 de nov de 1964

The Iron Thrones Are Falling Episódio 25

Its allies beaten, Germany faces defeat alone.

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S1 · E26 · 22 de nov de 1964

...And We Were Young Episódio 26

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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