The outbreak of World War I sees a clash between outdated military strategies and revolutionary industrial advancements, leading to devastating casualties on the Western Front.
1. The Outbreak of WWI - How Europe Spiraled Into the GREAT WAR - Week 1
Aired: Jul 28, 2014As tensions escalate, Austria-Hungary seeks to crush Serbia, while Germany ai...
2. Germany in Two-Front War and the Schlieffen-Plan - Week 2
Aired: Aug 7, 2014As Austria-Hungary launches a bombardment of Belgrade, a deployment race ensu...
3. To Arms! The Deployment of Troops - Week 3
Aired: Aug 14, 2014The early stages of war were marked by disorganization and pandemonium, as th...
4. A New War with Old Generals – Carnage on the Western Front - Week 4
Aired: Aug 21, 2014The outbreak of World War I sees a clash between outdated military strategies...
5. The Rape of Belgium and the Battle of Tannenberg - Week 5
Aired: Aug 28, 2014The German Army is committing atrocities in Belgium, citing resistance and sa...
6. Plans Are Doomed to Fail - The Battle of Galicia - Week 6
Aired: Sep 4, 2014The Germans on the Western Front are nearing Paris, but the Austro-Hungarian ...
7. Taxi to the Front – The First Battle of the Marne - Week 7
Aired: Sep 11, 2014The German Army is mere miles from Paris, prompting French soldiers to arrive...
8. Welcome to the Dirt – The Beginning of Trench Warfare - Week 8
Aired: Sep 18, 2014The Battle of the Aisne marks a turning point in the war, as the front lines ...
9. The Russian War Machine and the Race to the Sea - Week 9
Aired: Sep 25, 2014The Russian army launches a bold offensive, seeking to counterbalance the Aus...
10. Dying in the Mud - Autumn Is Taking Its Toll - Week 10
Aired: Oct 2, 2014The autumn rain transforms the battlefields into muddy wastelands, hindering ...
11. Back for Christmas? - The Illusion of a Short War - Week 11
Aired: Oct 9, 2014As the war drags on, the trenches on the Western Front and the muddy battlefi...
12. Learning From Napoleon – Russia, The Underestimated Enemy - Week 12
Aired: Oct 16, 2014German and Austrian generals hope to push Russians back with combined forces ...
13. A War to End All Wars - Home Front Propaganda - Week 13
Aired: Oct 23, 2014The war rages on, claiming hundreds of thousands of lives, with daily surviva...
14. Fresh Meat - The Search For New Recruits - Week 14
Aired: Oct 30, 2014The armies struggled to replenish their ranks after heavy losses early in the...
15. The World at War - The Ottoman Empire Enters the Stage - Week 15
Aired: Nov 5, 2014Three months into the war, the Ottoman Empire joins the conflict, driven by E...
16. The Defensive War on the Western Front - Week 16
Aired: Nov 12, 2014The German army prepared to defend the Western Front against a potential Russ...
17. The Enemy Within - The German Army's Power Play - Week 17
Aired: Nov 19, 2014German army commanders Erich von Falkenhayn and Paul von Hindenburg disagree ...
18. Iron, Steel and Oil - The Fight for Resources - Week 18
Aired: Nov 26, 2014In the next episode, the war takes a new turn as nations vie for control of v...
19. Mission Accomplished? - The Austro-Hungarian Empire Conquers Belgrade - Week 19
Aired: Dec 3, 2014Austria captures Belgrade, achieving its first war aim, but the Serbs retalia...
20. The Battle at the Falkland Islands - The Death of Maximilian von Spee - Week 20
Aired: Dec 10, 2014The German East Asia Squadron's story nears its end as it faces a devastating...
21. The Raid On Scarborough - A Failed Attempt at Intimidation - Week 21
Aired: Dec 17, 2014The next episode sees German Admiral Franz von Hipper reluctantly carrying ou...
22. The First Battle of Champagne - Dying in Caucasus Snow - Week 22
Aired: Dec 24, 2014The next episode sees the Allied powers launch the Champagne offensive just b...
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Seasons: 5
Current Status: Returning Series
Network: YouTube
Genres:War, Documentary, History
