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

War in Europe in the first half of 1915. German success at the Second Battle of the Masurian Lakes, Russian Siege of Przemyśl, German Gorlice–Tarnów Offensive and Russian collapse due to severe shortage of materiel. German use of poison gas at the Second Battle of Ypres, British munitions shortage and the role of wartime industrial production. Interviewees include Gustav Lachmann.

The Great War Series

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Production & Filming Details

• Release Date: 11 July 1964.
• Running Time: 40 minutes.
• Country: UK.
• Language: English.