The First World War

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The First World War9/10. Germany's Last Gamble: Series based on the book by Hew Strachan. In March 1918, the Germans launched a massive offensive on the Western Front hoping it would win them the war. [S]Mon, Nov 28, 11:00 pmBBC FOUR50 mins
The First World War8/10. Revolution: Ten-part series based on the book by Hew Strachan. This episode examines how governments, worried about unrest at home, set about fomenting revolution among the enemy. [S]Mon, Nov 21, 11:00 pmBBC FOUR50 mins
The First World War7/10. Blockade: Series telling the story of the First World War. German submarines turned the North Sea into a no-go area for Britain's battleships. The British responded with a blockade. [S]Mon, Nov 14, 11:00 pmBBC FOUR50 mins
The First World War6/10. Breaking the Deadlock: Series based on the book by Hew Strachan. Part six covers the battle on the Western Front from 1915-17, a period of constant tactical evolution. [S]Tue, Nov 8, 12:00 amBBC FOUR55 mins
The First World War5/10. Shackled to a Corpse: Ten-part series based on the book by Hew Strachan. Part five looks at the ferocious battle for the Eastern Front, fought from the Urals to the Alps. [S]Mon, Oct 31, 11:30 pmBBC FOUR50 mins
The First World War4/10. Jihad: Series telling the story of the First World War. The Ottoman Empire, Germany's ally, summoned all Muslims to Jihad - holy war - to overthrow Allied power in the Middle East. [S]Mon, Oct 24, 11:00 pmBBC FOUR50 mins
The First World War3/10. Global War: Series telling the story of the First World War as never before. This episode looks at the global implications of the war, particularly on the African continent. [S]Mon, Oct 17, 11:00 pmBBC FOUR50 mins