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 on the frontiers of Austria-Hungary, in the Balkans and in Italy. Allied troops in Greece establish the Macedonian Front but do not advance, the Central Powers occupy Romania. Allied intervention brings Greece to their side. Austrian and German troops breach the Italian front at the Battle of Caporetto and stop just short of Venice but next Austrian assault at the Piave fails. Allies breach the Macedonian Front, Bulgaria capitulates. Czechoslovakia and South Slavs declare independence, Italy launches counter-offensive Battle of Vittorio Veneto, Austria-Hungary capitulates and dissolves.

The Great War Series

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Production & Filming Details

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