The Great War (2017)
Season 1
The American experience during World War I, beginning with Woodrow Wilson's vision for a new democratic world order and the mobilization of an army to fight in France.
Released April 10, 2017
Episode 30 min
None+
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Part 1
In the summer of 1917, at docks up and down the eastern seaboard, thousands of American soldiers boarded ships bound for France. They were the vanguard of a new American army, about to enter the most destructive war the world had ever known. For President Woodrow Wilson, the war was a crusade “to make the world safe for democracy,” a chance to transform the international order in America’s image.
April 10, 2017, midnight
S1E2 - Part 2
As patriotism sweeps the nation — stifling free speech and dissent — a diverse group of men become the country’s first mass conscripted army.
April 11, 2017, midnight
S1E3 - Part 3
As the war ends, America is forever transformed by the violent and bloody conflict. And while many herald the peace, others worry about democracy at home.
April 12, 2017, midnight
30 min/ep
90 min
April 10, 2017
April 12, 2017, midnight
Ended
NR
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