The First World War: The People’s Story (2018): S01E01 – For King and Country

Introduction The First World War: The People’s Story is a 2018 3-part war documentary. Outline This is the story of the Battle of Loos, when the Pals Battalions who had enthusiastically volunteered to serve had their first taste of the horror of mass industrialised warfare. We see how the men survived and kept their spirits…

Andrew Marshall

11/08/2021

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary, World War One

Introduction

The First World War: The People’s Story is a 2018 3-part war documentary.

Outline

This is the story of the Battle of Loos, when the Pals Battalions who had enthusiastically volunteered to serve had their first taste of the horror of mass industrialised warfare. We see how the men survived and kept their spirits up in the trenches with death all around them. And how families at home faced up to the tragic loss of husbands, fathers sweethearts and sons.

The First World War: The People’s Story Series

You can find a full index and overview of The First World War: The People’s Story here.

Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 11 September 2018.
Running time: 51 minutes.
Rating: 13+.
Country: UK.
Language: English.

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