Basic Info
First Air: July 26, 2014
Rating: ⭐ 7.0/10 (5 votes)
Status: Ended
Seasons & Episodes
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 4
Last Episode
Name: Underwater Killers
Season: 1, Episode: 4
Air Date: 2014-07-26
Runtime: 45 min
The Atlantic became a killing field as German submarines took on the might of the dominant British Navy. The stealth and silent killers were able to sink 5,200 ships by war's end, and nearly brought Britain to its knees. But in their frenzy of attacks, the Germans sink the US passenger liner Lusitania, killing nearly 2,000 on board. American outrage helped President Wilson get Congress to finally agree to enter the war. In the end, the Allied Atlantic blockade forces Germany to surrender, but the submarine was established as an effective military weapon.
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WWI The First Modern War: The Germans Release the First WMD | History (YouTube)
WWI: The First Modern War
2014
1 seasons
4 episodes
⭐ 7.0/10
5 votes
Overview
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.
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Documentary
War & Politics
Production Countries
- United States of America
Spoken Languages
- English en
- French fr
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Cast
Tom Bromhead
Various
David Silbey
Himself
Harry Pritchett
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Crew
Susan Werbe
Director
Paul Wooding
Producer
Susan Werbe
Executive Producer
Paul Wooding
Executive Producer
Steve Maher
Executive Producer
David Johnson
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