WWI: The First Modern War
WWI: The First Modern War

WWI: The First Modern War

2014 1 Seasons 4 Episodes ⭐ 6.8 Documentary War & Politics

When ancient war tactics became overwhelmed by powerful new weapons like tanks, air attacks, weapons of mass destruction and submarines, a pivotal game-changing moment in history occurred. History is delving into the background of each weapon explaining the how and why they were developed, the strategy, and their ultimate effectiveness.

When ancient war tactics became overwhelmed by powerful new weapons like tanks, air attacks, weapons of mass destruction and submarines, a pivotal game-changing moment in history occurred. History is delving into the background of each weapon explaining the how and why they were developed, the strategy, and their ultimate effectiveness.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Armored Beasts

Tanks were the first armored fighting machine to be used on the battlefield. These "land ships", as they were first call

EP 2

Massive Air Attacks

While most people think the Blitz originated in WWII, the truth is that the first Blitz happened during WWI. Bombs were

EP 3

Clouds of Death

The Germans, ignoring international treaties they signed, were first to weaponize a chemical. In this case it was chlori

EP 4

Underwater Killers

The Atlantic became a killing field as German submarines took on the might of the dominant British Navy. The stealth and

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Tom Bromhead
Tom Bromhead
Various
Harry Pritchett
Harry Pritchett
Host