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The First World War: Outbreak, Frontiers, and Empires

An in-depth look at the war's birth in 1914, tracing how a continent-wide conflict began with the invasion of Belgium and spiraled into brutal battles on both the Western and Eastern fronts. From the Miracle on the Marne to the fall of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the episodes illuminate the decisions, tactics, and human cost that shaped the opening year of World War I.
Episode count
6
Year span
1914 – 1918
Published date
2025-08-24

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