Doomsday: World War I
Documentary
War & Politics

Doomsday: World War I

The First World War - carnage on a scale never-before seen. But how did it all start? And how did some key figures of WWII fare in the earlier war?

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Status

Ended

Original Name

Weltenbrand

First Air Date

September 18, 2012

Last Air Date

October 2, 2012

Seasons

1

Episodes

3

Language

German, English

Production Companies

Networks

ZDF

Battle of Nations
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Battle of Nations

In August and September 1918 the German Army suffers defeat after defeat, overwhelmed by Allied superiority in supplies, men and machinery – a crushing experience for a devout nationalist like the young Walter Model. The emerging American tank troops have been trained by Lieutenant Colonel George S. Patton. At the end of September 1918, he leads some tanks into battle and is wounded. Recovering from his wounds he witnesses the end of World War One. Germany has been brought to its knees. But could the bitter pill of defeat have created a generation of young Germans, ready to avenge the humiliation of WWI?

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