Indy Neidell
The Great War (2014)
1916 - The Year of Battles
2 years after the start of the war, three of the biggest battles of human history are fought simultaneously: The Russian Brusilov Offensive, the Battle of the Somme and the Battle of Verdun cause over 4,000,000 casualties. And still there is no end in sight.
Released July 28, 2014
Episode 16 min
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Genres: Documentary, History, War
Keywords: tmdb.world-war-i, imdb.real-time, imdb.world-war-one, imdb.1910s, imdb.educational, imdb.youtube-video
Watch Providers: Tubi TV, The Roku Channel
Network: YouTube
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S3E1 - Prelude to Verdun And The Road To the Somme - Week 76
1915 was a year in favour of the Central Powers. But in early 1916, the Russians, British and French were sending more fresh troops into battle than ever before – and better equipped too. French General Joseph Joffre was confident that a huge combined offensive at the Somme in summer would turn the tide. But German Chief of Staff Erich von Falkenhayn had his own plans to bleed the French dry at Verdun.
Jan. 7, 2016, midnight
S3E2 - The Invasion Of Montenegro - The End of Gallipoli - Week 77
It already started around Christmas but this week the evacuation of Gallipoli is complete. While the evacuation was a success, the overall defeat is inarguable for the British. On top of that the Ottomans can now send 40.000 soldiers to the siege of Kut in Mesopotamia where the British are still awaiting relieve. At the same time the Austro-Hungarian Army starts its invasion of Montenegro and the Western Front is still quietly awaiting the offensive at Verdun.
Jan. 14, 2016, midnight
S3E3 - The Fight for Montenegro & The Disaster Of Kut - Week 78
The Russians try to take Czernowitz, the Capital of Austrian Bukovina but thousands upon thousands of Russians were killed in action. While in Montenegro, Austro-Hungarian troops under commander in chief Franz Conrad von Hotzendorf take control of the Balkan state of Montenegro. A relief force led by Lieutenant-General Fenton Aylmer had to return to base after a big loss against the Turks, while in South Cameroon, so the Germans retire into Spanish territory.
Jan. 21, 2016, midnight
S3E4 - The Kaiser's Birthday - Hypocrisy in Greece - Week 79
Even though Britain went to war over the violation of the Belgian neutrality by the Germans, the neutrality of Greece seems to be of no concern to the Entente. The military presence on Corfu and Salonika is growing and growing. And even though there is no fighting there, the soldiers have to suffer since general Malaria is taking his toll. In the week of the Kaiser's birthday, the diplomatic tensions between the USA and Germany are increasing and on the Western Front Trench Foot is becoming a real problem.
Jan. 28, 2016, midnight
S3E5 - Germany Aims For Verdun - Russia Goes South - Week 80
The preparations for the huge German offensive at Verdun are almost complete. Thousands of artillery pieces are moved, millions shells brought to the front. Erich von Falkenhayn would soon unleash is offensive on the Western Front. At the same time, Russia headed south to the Caucasus once more in search for a desperately needed victory against the Ottomans.
Feb. 4, 2016, midnight
S3E6 - The Generalissimo Goes Forth - Week 81
The situation for the Italian soldiers was dire during the winter battles, but even though Luigi "The Generalissimo" Cadorna maintained a tight grip on the strategy used, the equipment of the Italian soldiers was greatly improved. At the same time, the Russians were advancing on Erzurum in the Turkish Caucasus and war at sea counted a few more casualties on all sides.
Feb. 11, 2016, midnight
S3E7 - The Ghost Of The Lusitania - Russia Takes Erzurum - Week 82
The sinking of the Lusitania is still causing diplomatic tensions between Germany and the USA. While the Germans insist they were forced by the British blockade to adopt unrestricted submarine warfare, the Americans think otherwise. In the meantime the Russian Army is taking Erzurum in the Caucasus and the big offensive at Verdun is delayed for a week.
Feb. 18, 2016, midnight
S3E8 - The Battle of Verdun - They Shall Not Pass - Week 83
The Germans start the biggest battle in history with an artillery barrage of over 1000 guns on a 20 km front. The Battle of Verdun is the first major German offensive since the Race to the Sea and Erich von Falkenhayn has high hopes to break through the French lines. Right before the offensive starts, the French are able to reinforce their defences, so they are barely able to hold the line. The French credo is: "lls ne passeront pas!" – they shall not pass!
Feb. 25, 2016, midnight
S3E9 - The US Arms Industry - The Fight for Douaumont - Week 84
The fierce Battle of Verdun continues but as the Germans under Crown prince Wilhelm push harder and harder, the German casualties begin to rise to the same levels as the French. The French Army is only kept alive through the sacred road which brings men to the front without a pause. One French soldier that gets captured around Verdun, is Charles De Gaulle. At the same time, on the almost forgotten Libyan Front South African cavalry saves the day like in the glorious past of the British Army.
March 3, 2016, midnight
S3E10 - Equilibrium of Carnage at Verdun - Portugal Joins The War - Week 85
The fierce battle of Verdun is still going on and the initial surprise momentum of the German Army under Erich von Falkenhayn is lost. Battles for hill tops and forts turn into carnage where even the winning side is loosing too much men to go on. The Siege of Kut is growing ever more desperate as the there is virtually no food left for the British Army. And in all that Portugal is joining the war.
March 10, 2016, midnight
S3E11 - Battle of the Isonzo - Discord Among the Central Powers
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March 17, 2016, midnight
S3E12 - Russian Spring Offensive - Confusion at Fort Vaux
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March 24, 2016, midnight
S3E13 - Verdun - A Nightmare to Annex
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March 31, 2016, midnight
S3E14 - Zeppelins over Britain - Terror in the Skies
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April 7, 2016, midnight
S3E15 - The Meat Grinder at Verdun - Brusilov's New Plan
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April 14, 2016, midnight
S3E16 - The Muddy Graves of Russia and Kut
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April 21, 2016, midnight
S3E17 - Dividing Up the Middle East - The Sykes-Picot Agreement
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April 28, 2016, midnight
S3E18 - The British Surrender at Kut - Germany Restricts the U-Boats
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May 5, 2016, midnight
S3E19 - The British Death March in Mesopotamia
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May 12, 2016, midnight
S3E20 - Conrad's Cunning Plan - Hiding in Plain Sight
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May 19, 2016, midnight
S3E21 - Cutting Germany's Wings - The Dawn of the Air Force
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May 26, 2016, midnight
S3E22 - The Battle of Jutland - Royal Navy vs. German Imperial Navy
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June 2, 2016, midnight
S3E23 - The Brusilov Offensive - The Arab Revolt
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June 9, 2016, midnight
S3E24 - What If - Two Pivotal Moments of World War 1
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June 16, 2016, midnight
S3E25 - The Death of Max Immelmann - Haig's Final Offensive
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June 23, 2016, midnight
S3E26 - British Artillery at the Somme - Brusilov Offensive Implodes
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June 30, 2016, midnight
S3E27 - The Battle of the Somme - Brusilov on His Own
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July 7, 2016, midnight
S3E28 - Meatgrinder at the Somme - Battle of Mametz Wood
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July 14, 2016, midnight
S3E29 - Australia's Darkest Hour - The Battle of Fromelles
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July 21, 2016, midnight
S3E30 - Happy Birthday World War 1
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July 28, 2016, midnight
S3E31 - Germany's Grandeur - Analyzing the War Effort
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Aug. 4, 2016, midnight
S3E32 - Italy Breaks Through - Cadorna's Triumph
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Aug. 11, 2016, midnight
S3E33 - Cadorna Snatches Defeat From the Jaws of Victory
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Aug. 18, 2016, midnight
S3E34 - The Five Nation Army - The Salonica Front Erupts
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Aug. 25, 2016, midnight
S3E35 - Romania Joins the War
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Sept. 1, 2016, midnight
S3E36 - Fire in the Sky - Zeppelin Shot Down Over Britain
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Sept. 8, 2016, midnight
S3E37 - Beasts of Steel - The First Tanks on the Battlefield
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Sept. 15, 2016, midnight
S3E38 - Manfred von Richthofen's First Victory - American Volunteers in WW1
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Sept. 22, 2016, midnight
S3E39 - Falkenhayn Crosses the Carpathians - The Battle of Sibiu
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Sept. 29, 2016, midnight
S3E40 - Douglas Haig's Fantasies Drown in Mud
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Oct. 6, 2016, midnight
S3E41 - Deadly Routine on the Italian Front - The 8th Battle of the Isonzo
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Oct. 13, 2016, midnight
S3E42 - French Plans for Glory at Verdun - Romania Stops the Germans
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Oct. 20, 2016, midnight
S3E43 - France Turns the Tide at Verdun
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Oct. 27, 2016, midnight
S3E44 - War of Attrition on the Italian Front - The Ninth Battle of the Isonzo
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Nov. 3, 2016, midnight
S3E45 - Charming the Poles - The Central Powers Look for New Allies
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Nov. 10, 2016, midnight
S3E46 - Heavy Action at the Somme - The Fight for Monastir
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Nov. 17, 2016, midnight
S3E47 - The Death of Franz Joseph - The End of the Somme
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Nov. 24, 2016, midnight
S3E48 - Romania on the Ropes - Reflections on the Battle of the Somme
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Dec. 1, 2016, midnight
S3E49 - The Fall of Bucharest - Political Turmoil in Russia
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Dec. 8, 2016, midnight
S3E50 - The Mesopotamian Front Awakes - Joseph Joffre Gets Sacked
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Dec. 15, 2016, midnight
S3E51 - They Did Not Pass - The Battle of Verdun Ends
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Dec. 22, 2016, midnight
S3E52 - Turmoil in Russia - The Assassination of Rasputin
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Dec. 29, 2016, midnight
Network: YouTube
Episode Runtime: 16 min.
Season Runtime: 5627 min.
Released: July 28, 2014
Last Air Date: Dec. 12, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR
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