This documentary uses rare archival footage to recount the story of World War I, exploring the pre-war tensions between European royalty, the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand, and the failed attempts to prevent the conflict. It also examines German atrocities during their invasions of Belgium and France, and the devastating impact of incompetent leadership on both sides, resulting in millions of casualties.
The Guns of August
The film explores the events leading up to and during World War I, spanning from the funeral of King Edward VII to the signing of the Versailles Treaty.
