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WWI: The First Modern War

WWI: The First Modern War

20147.01 Season4 EpisodesEndedTV-14

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.

Created by Paul Wooding
Produced by Paul Wooding
NetworksHistory

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Top Cast

Tom Bromhead

Tom Bromhead

Various

D

David Silbey

Himself

Harry Pritchett

Harry Pritchett

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Themes & Keywords

world war iminiseries

About WWI: The First Modern War

WWI: The First Modern War is a documentary, war & politics series that first aired in 2014 exploring themes of world war i, miniseries. Created by Paul Wooding, it stars Tom Bromhead, David Silbey, Harry Pritchett. 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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