The First World War: The War To End All Wars (1991): S01E05 – The Somme

Introduction The First World War: The War To End All Wars is a 1991 documentary series about WWI. Outline Fought between July and November 1916, the Battle of the Somme is possibly the most famous of all World War One battles and certainly one of the largest with over million men killed or wounded by…

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

Fought between July and November 1916, the Battle of the Somme is possibly the most famous of all World War One battles and certainly one of the largest with over million men killed or wounded by it conclusion. The first day remains the worst day in the history of the British Army with around 60,000 casualties sustained.

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.