The complete story of World War I - from outbreak to conclusion - told through illuminating figures. Hear how an assassination brought conflict to Europe in 1914.
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All episodes for series 1 of The Great War in Numbers
S1 E1 · Men on the March
S1 E2 · Weapons of War
By 1915, the death count had taught all sides that the only way to survive was to dig in.
S1 E3 · Descent Into Hell
The first day of the Somme Offensive was the blackest day in the British Army's history.
S1 E5 · Total War
After the hell of 1916, the imperial powers redoubled their efforts to best their enemies.
Warbird Workshop
Description: The battle to keep historic warplanes in the air.; Category: Military & War; 10 episodes available.
True Evil: The Making Of A Nazi
Description: Documentary exploring the transformation of ordinary men into Nazi criminals.; Category: Military & War; 6 episodes available.
Last Heroes of D-Day
Description: Dan Snow reveals how the D-Day landings were conducted.; Category: Military & War; 2 episodes available.
Rise of the Nazis
Description: Series examining how Adolf Hitler and the Nazi's seized power in Germany during the 1930s.; Category: Military & War; 3 episodes available.
World War 2 From Above
Description: Experts utilise cutting edge drone technology to re-examine WWII's most iconic sites.; Category: Military & War; 6 episodes available.
Secret Nazi Bases
Description: Documentary series uncovering and examining hidden structures built by the Nazis.; Category: Military & War; 18 episodes available.
War's Secret Shame: Shell Shock
Description: Dan Snow examines the devastating impact war has on the mental health of soldiers.; Category: Military & War; 1 episode available.
David Jason's Secret Service
Description: David Jason offers insights into modern British spy history.; Category: History; 3 episodes available.
World War Weird
Description: Documentary series taking an alternative look at the stranger side of the two world wars.; Category: Military & War; 8 episodes available.
Guy Martin's D-Day Landing
Description: Guy parachutes into Normandy to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day.; Category: Military & War; 1 episode available.
Churchill's Toy Shop
Description: Documentary about Churchill's group of scientists working on secret weapons during WWII.; Category: History; 1 episode available.
