About this series
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.
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Quick facts
First Aired
2003
Seasons
1
Episodes
10
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.3/10
Votes
21
Genre
Documentary, War & Politics
Status
Ended
Network
Channel 4
Language
EN
Seasons
S01E01
To Arms (1914)
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…
S01E02
Under the Eagle (1914-1915)
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…
S01E03
Global War (1914-1916)
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…
S01E04
Jihad (1914-1916)
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…
S01E05
Shackled to a Corpse (1914-1916)
As the Germans and Austrians clashed with The Russians on the bitter Eastern Front, Italy became embroiled in a terrible slaughter.
S01E06
Breaking the Deadlock (1915-1917)
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…
S01E07
Blockade (1916-1917)
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…
S01E08
Revolution (1917)
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.
S01E09
Germany's Last Gamble (1918)
Over one million German troops were committed to Kaiserschlacht - the last great offensive of the war - while conflict still raged on many other fronts.
S01E10
War Without End (1918- )
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…
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Questions about The First World War
How many seasons does The First World War have?
The First World War has 1 season and 10 episodes total.
What genre is The First World War?
The First World War is a Documentary, War & Politics series.
Who stars in The First World War?
The cast of The First World War includes Ferdinand I of Bulgaria, Marie of Romania, Hermann Göring, Jonathan Lewis.
What is the TMDB rating for The First World War?
The First World War has a TMDB rating of 7.3/10 based on 21 votes.
