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The First World War — Storyline
This ten-part docuseries tells the comprehensive story of the First World War, featuring excerpts written by Winston Churchill, Karen Blixen, Georges Clémenceau, David Lloyd George, Siegfried Sassoon and Rudolf Hess.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: Ferdinand I of Bulgaria, Marie of Romania, Hermann Göring, Jonathan Lewis
The First World War — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2003-09-20 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 10 |
| Genre | Documentary, War & Politics |
| Language | English |
| Network | Channel 4 |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7.3/10 (21 votes) |
The First World War — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: To Arms (1914) (2003-09-20) — The First World War shaped the twentieth century. It sparked the Russian Revolution, and it launched America as a world power. The fault-line from its failed peace settlement led t
- E2: Under the Eagle (1914-1915) (2003-09-27) — The first months of the war on the Western Front were mobile, fast and dangerous; casualty rates were higher than with later trench warfare. The Germans were halted by the Allies a
- E3: Global War (1914-1916) (2003-10-04) — War for Europe meant war for the world. Germany gambled that Britain might risk everything to protect her Empire – even victory on the Western Front. So, to divert British resource
- E4: Jihad (1914-1916) (2003-10-11) — The Ottoman Empire, Germany's ally, summoned all Muslims to Jihad – holy war – to overthrow Allied power in the Middle East. They proved a formidable foe, as the Allies found to th
- E5: Shackled to a Corpse (1914-1916) (2003-10-18) — As the Germans and Austrians clashed with The Russians on the bitter Eastern Front, Italy became embroiled in a terrible slaughter.
- E6: Breaking the Deadlock (1915-1917) (2003-10-25) — Attrition, "lions led by donkeys", the slaughter only ceasing for a brief truce one Christmas – old, mistaken views of the war on the Western Front. In fact there was constant tact
- E7: Blockade (1916-1917) (2003-11-01) — The war at sea was every bit as bitter as the war on land. The battle at Jutland proved inconclusive but the U-Boat menace threatened Britain as never before. Meanwhile, America en
- E8: Revolution (1917) (2003-11-08) — The effect of the Great War shattered nations, inspired mass mutinies by desperate troops, caused great upheaval on the home front and changed the world forever.
- E9: Germany's Last Gamble (1918) (2003-11-15) — Over one million German troops were committed to Kaiserschlacht – the last great offensive of the war – while conflict still raged on many other fronts.
- E10: War Without End (1918- ) (2003-11-22) — The dramatic Allied victory at Amiens led to victory in just 100 days – and the signing of a bitterly-resented peace, while other nations stumbled towards their own ceasefire agree
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The First World War have? 1 season(s) with 10 episodes.
Where can I watch The First World War? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
