The docudrama series presents the events leading up to the First World War, spanning 37 days from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand to the declarations of war. The story unfolds through the perspectives of the Foreign Office, British Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and German Chancellery, as two young clerks narrate the events before enlisting in the armed forces. The series blends drama and documentary, providing a detailed account of the complex events that led to the war.
Aired: Mar 6, 2014On June 28, 1914, a young Foreign Office clerk named Alec delivers a crucial ...
