Introduction

The Great War is a 26-episode British television documentary series chronicling the events of the First World War.

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Outline

Profiles of the five European powers engaged at war’s start: German Empire, French Third Republic, United Kingdom, Russian Empire and Austria-Hungary. The Balkan Wars and the assassination of Franz Ferdinand.

The Great War Series

You can find a full index and overview of The Great War Series here.

Production & Filming Details

• Release Date: 30 May 1964.
• Running Time: 40 minutes.
• Country: UK.
• Language: English.