WWI: The War to End All Wars
Using actual battle footage and rare veteran interviews, this 10-part World War One documentary series takes you from the assassination of the Austrian Archduke in 1914 to the final desperate battles of 1918.
- 2008-2008
- 1 season
- Mill Creek Entertainment
- Documentary, Action & Adventure
Using actual battle footage and rare veteran interviews, this 10-part World War One documentary series takes you from the assassination of the Austrian Archduke in 1914 to the final desperate battles of 1918.
Season 1 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2008
Episode 1
With Flags Waving
Mon, Sep 28, 2026
Presents Europe before the start of World War I: the social, economic and political environment of the time that resulted in the start of "The War to End All Wars".
Episode 1
With Flags Waving
Mon, Sep 28, 2026
Presents Europe before the start of World War I: the social, economic and political environment of the time that resulted in the start of "The War to End All Wars".
Episode 2
The Battle of the Frontiers
50 mins
The beginning of the war; the establishment of two-front war, the involvement of multiple countries on both sides of the battle and the development of new weapons that were utilized.
Episode 3
The Taxis of the Marne
The recruitment and deployment of troops on both side of the clash; the problems faced by the soldiers; the slow pace of the fighting and the establishment of trench warfare.
Episode 3
The Taxis of the Marne
The recruitment and deployment of troops on both side of the clash; the problems faced by the soldiers; the slow pace of the fighting and the establishment of trench warfare.
Episode 4
A War of Chemicals and Engineering
The war requires new battle strategies/tactics; new weapon technology and medical practices to deal with the obstacles/situations never previously experienced in warfare. The implementation of gas warfare and tanks are some of the results.
Episode 4
A War of Chemicals and Engineering
The war requires new battle strategies/tactics; new weapon technology and medical practices to deal with the obstacles/situations never previously experienced in warfare. The implementation of gas warfare and tanks are some of the results.
Episode 5
Flyboys
The use of aircraft during the war and the development of aircraft and air corps on both sides of the conflict.
Episode 5
Flyboys
The use of aircraft during the war and the development of aircraft and air corps on both sides of the conflict.
Episode 6
Citadel
The aspects of the war from 1916 to 1917; the battles on both fronts; the situations faced by the forces of the numerous combatants and the growing desperation of both sides of the conflict.
Episode 6
Citadel
The aspects of the war from 1916 to 1917; the battles on both fronts; the situations faced by the forces of the numerous combatants and the growing desperation of both sides of the conflict.
Episode 7
Distant Fronts
The fighting in the war not found on the two fronts; including sea warfare and the involvement of new combatants into what has become a truly global conflict.
Episode 7
Distant Fronts
The fighting in the war not found on the two fronts; including sea warfare and the involvement of new combatants into what has become a truly global conflict.
Episode 8
Revolt
The frustrations in 1916 and 1917 of a bogged down war and its repercussions with the fighting forces and leadership of both sides involved in the conflict.
Episode 8
Revolt
The frustrations in 1916 and 1917 of a bogged down war and its repercussions with the fighting forces and leadership of both sides involved in the conflict.
Episode 9
Changing Tide
The change of attitude on the political front in the United States and incidents involving Americans with combatants in the on-going fight makes for the joining of the United States into this global conflict.
Episode 9
Changing Tide
The change of attitude on the political front in the United States and incidents involving Americans with combatants in the on-going fight makes for the joining of the United States into this global conflict.
Episode 10
End Game
The end of the fighting and the repercussions faced by each of the countries involved in this war, those issues immediately after the war and what groundwork was laid for the future.
Episode 10
End Game
The end of the fighting and the repercussions faced by each of the countries involved in this war, those issues immediately after the war and what groundwork was laid for the future.