The First World War To Arms 1914
In 1914, decades of building European resentments and rivalries exploded into a war that became larger than anyone could have imagined. The complex origins of the Great War, and how seemingly insignificant local tensions in the Balkans exploded into World War.
This series endeavours to tell the full story of WWI. Based on the book of the same name by Oxford Professor Hew Strachan.
Primary Title
- The First World War
Episode Title
- To Arms 1914
Date Broadcast
- Monday 16 February 2015
Start Time
- 21 : 30
Finish Time
- 22 : 30
Duration
- 60:00
Series
- 1
Episode
- 1
Channel
- Maori Television
Broadcaster
- Maori Television Service
Programme Description
- This series endeavours to tell the full story of WWI. Based on the book of the same name by Oxford Professor Hew Strachan.
Episode Description
- In 1914, decades of building European resentments and rivalries exploded into a war that became larger than anyone could have imagined. The complex origins of the Great War, and how seemingly insignificant local tensions in the Balkans exploded into World War.
Classification
- AO
Owning Collection
- Television Vault
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- World War, 1914-1918
- Documentary television programs--Great Britain
- World War, 1914-1918--Causes
Genres
- Documentary
- History
- War
Hosts
- Jonathan Lewis (Narrator)
Contributors
- Jonathan Lewis (Producer)
- Corina Sturmer (Director)
- Marcus Kiggell (Director)
- Simon Rockell (Director)
- Hamilton Film Partnership (Production Unit)
- Wark Clements (Production Unit)
- Channel 4 Television Corporation (Production Unit)
Subjects
- World War, 1914-1918
- Documentary television programs--Great Britain
- World War, 1914-1918--Causes