Prelude to Verdun And The Road To the Somme - Week 76

S03 E01 • Thursday, Jan 7, 2016 • Jan 7 • 9m

1915 was a year in favour of the Central Powers. But in early 1916, the Russians, British and French were sending more fresh troops into battle than ever before – and better equipped too. French General Joseph Joffre was confident that a huge combined offensive at the Somme in summer would turn the tide. But German Chief of Staff Erich von Falkenhayn had his own plans to bleed the French dry at Verdun.

The Invasion Of Montenegro - The End of Gallipoli - Week 77

S03 E02 • Thursday, Jan 14, 2016 • Jan 14 • 9m

It already started around Christmas but this week the evacuation of Gallipoli is complete. While the evacuation was a success, the overall defeat is inarguable for the British. On top of that the Ottomans can now send 40.000 soldiers to the siege of Kut in Mesopotamia where the British are still awaiting relieve. At the same time the Austro-Hungarian Army starts its invasion of Montenegro and the Western Front is still quietly awaiting the offensive at Verdun.

The Fight for Montenegro & The Disaster Of Kut - Week 78

S03 E03 • Thursday, Jan 21, 2016 • Jan 21 • 10m

The Russians try to take Czernowitz, the Capital of Austrian Bukovina but thousands upon thousands of Russians were killed in action. While in Montenegro, Austro-Hungarian troops under commander in chief Franz Conrad von Hotzendorf take control of the Balkan state of Montenegro. A relief force led by Lieutenant-General Fenton Aylmer had to return to base after a big loss against the Turks, while in South Cameroon, so the Germans retire into Spanish territory.

The Kaiser's Birthday - Hypocrisy in Greece - Week 79

S03 E04 • Thursday, Jan 28, 2016 • Jan 28 • 10m

Even though Britain went to war over the violation of the Belgian neutrality by the Germans, the neutrality of Greece seems to be of no concern to the Entente. The military presence on Corfu and Salonika is growing and growing. And even though there is no fighting there, the soldiers have to suffer since general Malaria is taking his toll. In the week of the Kaiser's birthday, the diplomatic tensions between the USA and Germany are increasing and on the Western Front Trench Foot is becoming a real problem.

Germany Aims For Verdun - Russia Goes South - Week 80

S03 E05 • Thursday, Feb 4, 2016 • Feb 4 • 10m

The preparations for the huge German offensive at Verdun are almost complete. Thousands of artillery pieces are moved, millions shells brought to the front. Erich von Falkenhayn would soon unleash is offensive on the Western Front. At the same time, Russia headed south to the Caucasus once more in search for a desperately needed victory against the Ottomans.

The Generalissimo Goes Forth - Week 81

S03 E06 • Thursday, Feb 11, 2016 • Feb 11 • 10m

The situation for the Italian soldiers was dire during the winter battles, but even though Luigi "The Generalissimo" Cadorna maintained a tight grip on the strategy used, the equipment of the Italian soldiers was greatly improved. At the same time, the Russians were advancing on Erzurum in the Turkish Caucasus and war at sea counted a few more casualties on all sides.

The Ghost Of The Lusitania - Russia Takes Erzurum - Week 82

S03 E07 • Thursday, Feb 18, 2016 • Feb 18 • 10m

The sinking of the Lusitania is still causing diplomatic tensions between Germany and the USA. While the Germans insist they were forced by the British blockade to adopt unrestricted submarine warfare, the Americans think otherwise. In the meantime the Russian Army is taking Erzurum in the Caucasus and the big offensive at Verdun is delayed for a week.

The Battle of Verdun - They Shall Not Pass - Week 83

S03 E08 • Thursday, Feb 25, 2016 • Feb 25 • 10m

The Germans start the biggest battle in history with an artillery barrage of over 1000 guns on a 20 km front. The Battle of Verdun is the first major German offensive since the Race to the Sea and Erich von Falkenhayn has high hopes to break through the French lines. Right before the offensive starts, the French are able to reinforce their defences, so they are barely able to hold the line. The French credo is: "lls ne passeront pas!" – they shall not pass!

The US Arms Industry - The Fight for Douaumont - Week 84

S03 E09 • Thursday, Mar 3, 2016 • Mar 3 • 10m

The fierce Battle of Verdun continues but as the Germans under Crown prince Wilhelm push harder and harder, the German casualties begin to rise to the same levels as the French. The French Army is only kept alive through the sacred road which brings men to the front without a pause. One French soldier that gets captured around Verdun, is Charles De Gaulle. At the same time, on the almost forgotten Libyan Front South African cavalry saves the day like in the glorious past of the British Army.

Equilibrium of Carnage at Verdun - Portugal Joins The War - Week 85

S03 E10 • Thursday, Mar 10, 2016 • Mar 10 • 10m

The fierce battle of Verdun is still going on and the initial surprise momentum of the German Army under Erich von Falkenhayn is lost. Battles for hill tops and forts turn into carnage where even the winning side is loosing too much men to go on. The Siege of Kut is growing ever more desperate as the there is virtually no food left for the British Army. And in all that Portugal is joining the war.

Battle of the Isonzo - Discord Among the Central Powers

S03 E11 • Thursday, Mar 17, 2016 • Mar 17 • 10m

Russian Spring Offensive - Confusion at Fort Vaux

S03 E12 • Thursday, Mar 24, 2016 • Mar 24 • 9m

Verdun - A Nightmare to Annex

S03 E13 • Thursday, Mar 31, 2016 • Mar 31 • 10m

Zeppelins over Britain - Terror in the Skies

S03 E14 • Thursday, Apr 7, 2016 • Apr 7 • 10m

The Meat Grinder at Verdun - Brusilov's New Plan

S03 E15 • Thursday, Apr 14, 2016 • Apr 14 • 10m

The Muddy Graves of Russia and Kut

S03 E16 • Thursday, Apr 21, 2016 • Apr 21 • 10m

Dividing Up the Middle East - The Sykes-Picot Agreement

S03 E17 • Thursday, Apr 28, 2016 • Apr 28 • 10m

The British Surrender at Kut - Germany Restricts the U-Boats

S03 E18 • Thursday, May 5, 2016 • May 5 • 10m

The British Death March in Mesopotamia

S03 E19 • Thursday, May 12, 2016 • May 12 • 10m

Conrad's Cunning Plan - Hiding in Plain Sight

S03 E20 • Thursday, May 19, 2016 • May 19 • 10m

Cutting Germany's Wings - The Dawn of the Air Force

S03 E21 • Thursday, May 26, 2016 • May 26 • 10m

The Battle of Jutland - Royal Navy vs. German Imperial Navy

S03 E22 • Thursday, Jun 2, 2016 • Jun 2 • 10m

The Brusilov Offensive - The Arab Revolt

S03 E23 • Thursday, Jun 9, 2016 • Jun 9 • 11m

What If - Two Pivotal Moments of World War 1

S03 E24 • Thursday, Jun 16, 2016 • Jun 16 • 9m

The Death of Max Immelmann - Haig's Final Offensive

S03 E25 • Thursday, Jun 23, 2016 • Jun 23 • 11m

British Artillery at the Somme - Brusilov Offensive Implodes

S03 E26 • Thursday, Jun 30, 2016 • Jun 30 • 10m

The Battle of the Somme - Brusilov on His Own

S03 E27 • Thursday, Jul 7, 2016 • Jul 7 • 11m

Meatgrinder at the Somme - Battle of Mametz Wood

S03 E28 • Thursday, Jul 14, 2016 • Jul 14 • 9m

Australia's Darkest Hour - The Battle of Fromelles

S03 E29 • Thursday, Jul 21, 2016 • Jul 21 • 10m

Happy Birthday World War 1

S03 E30 • Thursday, Jul 28, 2016 • Jul 28 • 10m

Germany's Grandeur - Analyzing the War Effort

S03 E31 • Thursday, Aug 4, 2016 • Aug 4 • 10m

Italy Breaks Through - Cadorna's Triumph

S03 E32 • Thursday, Aug 11, 2016 • Aug 11 • 10m

Cadorna Snatches Defeat From the Jaws of Victory

S03 E33 • Thursday, Aug 18, 2016 • Aug 18 • 10m

The Five Nation Army - The Salonica Front Erupts

S03 E34 • Thursday, Aug 25, 2016 • Aug 25 • 10m

Romania Joins the War

S03 E35 • Thursday, Sep 1, 2016 • Sep 1 • 10m

Fire in the Sky - Zeppelin Shot Down Over Britain

S03 E36 • Thursday, Sep 8, 2016 • Sep 8 • 10m

Beasts of Steel - The First Tanks on the Battlefield

S03 E37 • Thursday, Sep 15, 2016 • Sep 15 • 10m

Manfred von Richthofen's First Victory - American Volunteers in WW1

S03 E38 • Thursday, Sep 22, 2016 • Sep 22 • 10m

Falkenhayn Crosses the Carpathians - The Battle of Sibiu

S03 E39 • Thursday, Sep 29, 2016 • Sep 29 • 11m

Douglas Haig's Fantasies Drown in Mud

S03 E40 • Thursday, Oct 6, 2016 • Oct 6 • 11m

Deadly Routine on the Italian Front - The 8th Battle of the Isonzo

S03 E41 • Thursday, Oct 13, 2016 • Oct 13 • 10m

French Plans for Glory at Verdun - Romania Stops the Germans

S03 E42 • Thursday, Oct 20, 2016 • Oct 20 • 10m

France Turns the Tide at Verdun

S03 E43 • Thursday, Oct 27, 2016 • Oct 27 • 10m

War of Attrition on the Italian Front - The Ninth Battle of the Isonzo

S03 E44 • Thursday, Nov 3, 2016 • Nov 3 • 10m

Charming the Poles - The Central Powers Look for New Allies

S03 E45 • Thursday, Nov 10, 2016 • Nov 10 • 11m

Heavy Action at the Somme - The Fight for Monastir

S03 E46 • Thursday, Nov 17, 2016 • Nov 17 • 10m

The Death of Franz Joseph - The End of the Somme

S03 E47 • Thursday, Nov 24, 2016 • Nov 24 • 10m

Romania on the Ropes - Reflections on the Battle of the Somme

S03 E48 • Thursday, Dec 1, 2016 • Dec 1 • 11m

The Fall of Bucharest - Political Turmoil in Russia

S03 E49 • Thursday, Dec 8, 2016 • Dec 8 • 10m

The Mesopotamian Front Awakes - Joseph Joffre Gets Sacked

S03 E50 • Thursday, Dec 15, 2016 • Dec 15 • 10m