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 Western Front at the end of 1917. Experiences: artistic portrayals, sounds and smells of the war, aerial photographs. The discrepancy in perceptions between soldiers and civilians, psychological breakdowns, sense of belonging to the unit. Georges Clemenceau becomes French Prime Minister, the Battle of Cambrai ends in stalemate. Interviewees include Charles Carrington, Horace Birks and Henry Williamson.

The Great War Series

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Production & Filming Details

• Release Date: 04 October 1964.
• Running Time: 40 minutes.
• Country: UK.
• Language: English.