Introduction

David Reynolds traces the legacy of the Great War across 100 years and 10 different countries, examining how the war haunted a generation and shaped the peace that followed.

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Outline

Professor David Reynolds shows how the common perception of the Great War as a futile slaughter has been moulded over time. The image of mud and trenches, poets and poppies was not the general view in the 1920s and 1930s.

Long Shadow Series

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Production & Filming Details

• Release Date: 24 September 2014.
• Running Time: 60 minutes.
• Rating: Unknown.
• Country: Australia.
• Language: English.

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