The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century (1996) is a documentary web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century online in HD.
The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century — Storyline
The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century is a 1996 documentary series that aired on PBS. It chronicles World War I over eight episodes. It was narrated by Dame Judi Dench in the UK and Salome Jens in the United States.
The series won two Primetime Emmy Awards: one for Jeremy Irons for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance, the other for Outstanding Informational Series. In 1997, it was given a Peabody Award.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Jay Winter, Blaine Baggett
- Starring: Salome Jens
The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1996-11-10 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 8 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | PBS |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 8.4/10 (5 votes) |
The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Explosion (1996-11-10) — Instability in Europe is fueled by Germany's growing militarism, Kaiser Wilhelm II's obsession to match the British Royal Navy, and French and German war plans before the assassina
- E2: Stalemate (1996-11-17) — At the start of World War One it was predicted the fighting would be over in a matter of weeks, owing to technical advances in weaponry. But the reality proved entirely different a
- E3: What if… Total War (1996-11-24) — An insight into the personal experiences of people caught up in World War One, with diaries and letters shedding light on the conflict. One million women left the home to work in B
- E4: Slaughter (1996-12-01) — The stories of the battles of Verdun, the Somme and Passchendaele, three of World War One's most bloody encounters, using newsreel footage taken at the scene during a time when fil
- E5: Mutiny (1996-12-08) — Account of the despair which swept Europe in 1917, as World War One dragged on into its fourth year with no end in sight. While British doctors struggled to find an effective shell
- E6: Collapse (1996-12-15) — Account of the sudden ending of World War One in 1918, tracing the various causes responsible for Germany's ultimate downfall, including a failed offensive, the Americans joining t
- E7: Legacy (1996-12-22) — Covers the continuing blockade on Germany as the Allies drew up the Treaty of Versailles, with considerable focus on Woodrow Wilson’s role in the Paris Peace Conference.
- E8: War Without End (1996-12-29) — Examines the cost of the war and its continuing reverberations through the rest of the 20th century.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century have? 1 season(s) with 8 episodes.
Who created The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century? Jay Winter, Blaine Baggett.
Where can I watch The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
