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 Battle of the Somme, with mentions of concurrent Allied offensives: the Brusilov Offensive in Galicia, Romanian invasion of Transylvania and several Battles of the Isonzo in Italy. All sides suffer immense losses, Germany adopts a defensive posture and Britain introduces tanks.

The Great War Series

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

Production & Filming Details

• Release Date: 22 August 1964.
• Running Time: 40 minutes.
• Country: UK.
• Language: English.