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Breaking the Deadlock
Ten-part series based on the book by Hew Strachan, Professor of the History of War at Oxford, which tells the story of the First World War as never before. This part covers the battle on the Western Front from 1915-17. Attrition, ‘lions led by donkeys’, the slaughter only ceasing for a brief truce one Christmas – these are old, mistaken views of the war on the Western Front. In fact there were constant tactical evolutions, hundreds of generals died in action and some men adopted a system of ‘live and let live’, with countless informal local truces. The Germans tried new ideas at Verdun – 750,000 French and Germans died with little gain. After terrible failure on the Somme the British used tanks at Cambrai, but the Germans clawed back lost ground. Victory on the Western Front would go to the side that learned to consolidate success., Re-examines the Great War through rare archive film, audio footage and stills from around the world, as well as eyewitness accounts from survivors., The battle of Verdun became a battle for France herself. The Germans tried new tactics, but in the end lost the ground they had won at such cost., A look at the battle along the Western front, including the tactical approaches of both sides and a series of unofficial truces.
Q&A :
Q: Who are the main cast members in “The First World War “Breaking the Deadlock 1 6?
A: The main cast includes Hew Strachan,Jonathan Lewis.
Q: When Did the “The First World War” Breaking the Deadlock Released?
A: The Episode “The First World War” Breaking the Deadlock 1 6 originally aired on 2003-10-25 and released in the year of .
Q: What Languages are available to watch “The First World War” Breaking the Deadlock?
A: Is also available in eng language.
Q: Where to watch “The First World War” Breaking the Deadlock 16?
A: “The First World War” Breaking the Deadlock 16 is Avaiable on Netflix. as its Netflix Originals.
