The First World War: The War To End All Wars (1991): S01E03 – The Battle of Mons

Introduction The First World War: The War To End All Wars is a 1991 documentary series about WWI. Outline August 1914, was the first battle fought by the British Expeditionary Force in World War One. The Germans had overwhelming numerical superiority but the intense British rifle fire inflicted heavy casualties before they were eventually forced…

Andrew Marshall

22/02/2022

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary, War, World War One

Introduction

The First World War: The War To End All Wars is a 1991 documentary series about WWI.

Outline

August 1914, was the first battle fought by the British Expeditionary Force in World War One. The Germans had overwhelming numerical superiority but the intense British rifle fire inflicted heavy casualties before they were eventually forced to retreat by the sheer weight of numbers. The British retreat continued for a further two weeks and gave rise to the legend of the “Angels of Mons”.

The First World War: The War To End All Wars Series

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Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 11 October 1991.
Rating: 13+.
Running Time: 47-54 minutes.
Country: US.
Language: English.