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

The British army in Picardy in 1916. Recruitment and training of volunteers in Britain, deployment in France, logistics of supplying a million-strong force. The artillery barrage preceding the Allied joint offensive. Interviewees include Charles Carrington.

The Great War Series

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

Production & Filming Details

• Release Date: 15 August 1964.
• Running Time: 40 minutes.
• Country: UK.
• Language: English.