The First World War: The War To End All Wars (1991): S01E06 – Verdun

Introduction The First World War: The War To End All Wars is a 1991 documentary series about WWI. Outline The Battle of Verdun from February to November 1916 began with a German offensive against the French defences around the town of Verdun. Their plan was to suck the French in to a battle that would…

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

The Battle of Verdun from February to November 1916 began with a German offensive against the French defences around the town of Verdun. Their plan was to suck the French in to a battle that would inflict such serious casualties that French Army would never fully recover. In the end the German casualties were almost as great as those of the French and there was virtually no territorial gain.

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.