The First World War: The People's Story | Part 3: The Fight to the End | Free Docmentary History

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This deeply moving series draws on their unique archive of two hundred interviews with the last survivors of World War 1 filmed over the past twenty-five years. Vivid and heartbreaking stories are told by the last Tommies - filmed in their nineties and hundreds - recalling life and death in the main theatres of war like the Somme and Passchendaele. Part 3 tells the story of the terrible battles of 1917 and 1918 and how Britain and her Allies turned a looming defeat into victory. In essence, the series looks at the dramatic, emotional, and transformational impact of the Great War viewed through the extraordinary experiences of the last Tommies.

[@thelastaustralian7583]

Amazing own Goal ...kill of all your decent Patriot Men.....In Two World Wars !

[@ClarenceCochran-ne7du]

It will happen to the 2nd WW too. Once the vets die off, in a 100 years, it to will just be a footnote.

[@thomasweatherford5125]

What an incredible series of documentaries. Thank you for this - these men deserve to be remembered.

[@calebshuler1789]

SADDEST PART OF ALL THIS DEATH, WE DIDNT LEARN A DAMN THING FROM IT

[@Ed-ty1kr]

Then censor the horrors of it, so that we are not reminded and it happen again.

[@brentinnes5151]

I did/have...but your right the powers that be want war

[@kingschwag4208]

@@Ed-ty1krthat’s the exact opposite of what we should do. This needs to be remembered and not hidden away

[@Ed-ty1kr]

@@kingschwag4208 Do I need to lable all of my obviously sarchastic comments with (sarchasm)? I guess so 😒

[@nathancommins8718]

In July 2023 I travelled from Australia, to visit my fallen family members we lost to the battles & see the Western front for myself. My eyes are well & truly open. Everyday pria & everyday to the day I die “I WILL REMEMBER & RESPECT THEM”.

[@josephperreault997]

Extremely brave men! The ending poem would choke up the toughest of men.

[@gregnicolle]

Great documentary thank you

[@Kaiju-Driver]

The testimonies of these amazing people gives me hope that even in the darkest of times humanity can still find some light

[@kurtbarks6270]

Coming home from war was the most terrifying part. I felt for sure that the plane would crash or the bus would crash or something would finally kill me. When I saw my friends and family waiting for me I just started to shake And I could barely carry my duffel bag I felt so weak. But then in an instant I was gathered up by the people I love and I was home

[@janeadams647]

I’m so glad you made it home to your loved ones safely.

[@thomasweatherford5125]

What an incredible memory. Thank you for the sacrifices you made and welcome home.

[@theeternalsovereign7776]

Which war did you serve?

[@RickStein-i9o]

Another American proxy war?

[@kricketlangendoerfer8387]

Thank you for your service. Which war did you serve? 🐱🐱

[@gregorywolff5917]

This was an excellent presentation. Thank you and may God Bless all who lived and died in this war

[@JOHNSmith-pn6fj]

Just amazing to listen to those folks tell their experiences. And to think 2 decades later they would all go through the struggles of a 2nd world war.

[@theloniousm4337]

They knew it at the time. There are recorded bits from letters and journals of Canadian soldiers lamenting the end of the war when they had the Germans on the run that they didn't get to finish the job and would have to come back in 20 years to finish it.

[@gregnicolle]

My grandfather was ANZAC at Gallipoli and after that, in France, with the Wellington Light Mounted Division. He and all his friends enlisted, but only my grandfather returned..All his friends were killed Within 2 weeks of arriving at Gallipoli, he was a sergeant, as all the sergeants were dead

[@kennylong7281]

Their hatred of the German Nation came at a heavy cost the good British! There was every good reason, for there to be the strongest bond of friendship between these great nations. When good battles evil, it is one thing, but when good battle against good, a great tragedy looms.

[@jeremylamovsky942]

Exactly. Who wouldn't want to be friends with the nation who would go on to murder tens of millions of innocent people 20 years later? They should have all been culled. Except for Remarque.

[@davidmaslow2931]

Agree!

[@janetsproviere3627]

The sacrifice those men made is beyond words and to think the young people today have no idea about the fight for freedom..

[@davidmaslow2931]

They're totally ignorant!

[@PMMagro]

Thanks to earlier generations mine did not have to do this and hopefully not our childens generation either. I don't wish war on any teenager or 21 year old. It was a huge sacrifice made for us.

[@johnshields6852]

My great grandmother came from Scotland to USA, her brother died in WW1. God bless America🇺🇸🙏

[@TheLeadSled]

It is ashame that this war has been mostly forgotten. This was the first truly mechanized war with the machine gun, flame thrower, airplane, tank, gas attacks, and the hell of artillery.

[@FreeDocumentaryHistory]

It was indeed. The first war of the modern era. And how truly horrific it was.

[@allannakhle8555]

Currently watching this while serving in Ukraines armed forces 2022, there will always be tyrrany in the world and history repeats itself it is just a new place. Believe it or not

[@baronedipiemonte3990]

@@allannakhle8555 Must be nice to have that much free time and internet service on your hands.

[@allannakhle8555]

@@baronedipiemonte3990 indeed it’s nice when we rotate from missions and get a little free time and Wi-Fi

[@jesser73]

It is.in American history taught in public schools this war is skimmed over and no emphasis put on it at all merely because our invloment was barley a year before it ended.the scope it was fought on and the ramifications it caused a century later should be highly focused on as a lesson in global relations and conflict resolution.

[@monicalarkin4616]

God bless these brave heroes.

[@Digmen1]

Wow, I have seen lots of WWi documentaties before. But not this one. Its very good, very sad and very moving. Too see all those men and their photos of them in uniform was amazing. Both of my grandfathers fought in France, but I dont know where. They both lived!

[@michaeldean28]

When the opportunity comes to travel frist stop the war cemeteries, find my fallen relatives pay my respects! Cheers from BC canada

[@brandonray8409]

Real life hero’s is what these man are ! God bless you and your families

[@ingemetdiedikkedingen]

emotional docu thanks for sharing this respect

[@5stardetailingllc471]

Thank Heaven above for Docuseries like this residing on KZbin, otherwise NO ONE would be taught this terrible history of humanity, and that’s the problem then isn’t it? God help us for not teaching every child at a young age what war looks like lest we repeat it today….which is exactly what’s about to happen.

[@Iamnosey]

👍💕 thank you for these documentaries. EXCELLENT!

[@burkey548]

THIS VIDEO IS AMAZING THIS MUST BE SHOWN IN EVERY SINGLE SCHOOL IN THE UK IT MUST RIP TO ALL THESE AMAZING PEOPLE

[@kylerobb8066]

The men who say "I'd never do it again" are far better than anyone on this earth. They know what it was and will always be about.

[@SapperGP21]

(Contd) I was conscripted into the Australian Army and served as a Sapper in Vietnam 70/71 and was discharged with Chronic PTSD. It’s time the world’s population learned what a waste war is. Better still, put these useless gutless unqualified Politicians together in a field and let them sort out the mess they created in the first place. That would stop Wars in an instant. May those heroes who gave their all, Rest in Heavenly Peace. Those of us older to know better, would agree.

[@dmaxmason2921]

That was best one I ever seen as I lay here 2:40 am tears rolling down my face

[@asullivan4047]

Interesting and informative. Excellent photography job making it easier for viewers to understand what the orator was describing Historians did a very good job presenting actual facts from fiction. Class A research project. Rough combat operations on both sides. Special thanks to the allied & axis soldiers who fought/persevered/ lived/ perished for 4 long terrible years. Whom made this documentary possible!!!

[@SteveBrownRocks2023]

Great video, this! 👏🏽😎

[@wrmlm37]

Jack Rogers! RIP 100 yrs on! The bravery was extraordinary and very necessary.... TY all the brave young men, who would have been MY family, if not for the luck of timing. This timing ALSO meant only 1 young man from my family went to Korea, none to Viet Nam. My heart to ALL the brave young men, on both sides. Your countries all REVERE your extraordinary efforts. RIP young men. My life should have ended thus.

[@albertenriquecrowleybeastc217]

I wish people came together to end all wars. Look at the cost of this one, only to be repeated 20 years later. Why is war still prevalent?

[@Frarkles]

Stop blurring the horrific images please! they are part of the whole truth. This war had truly one of the worse conditions mankind has ever been in.

[@kurotsuki7427]

Unfortunately thats a policy you will need to argue with youtube over.

[@ingemetdiedikkedingen]

wow respect all

[@SapperGP21]

My beloved Grandfather served as an infantryman at Ypres, Paschendale and many more battles in Europe in WW1. He was crippled by German machine gun fire in the German Spring offensive of 19181My father served as a telegraphist in the RN and was on board HMS Hardy when she was torpedoed on Atlantic Convoy Escort Duty in 1943. Luckily he was rescued and after a brief stay in a Murmansk, he returned to active duty and was discharged in 1946

[@dudeybagz]

13:54 1 of those soldiers was Pvt. E. H Harvey 50th battalion A.I.F 3349. He is my great grand uncle. I’m actually researching his service.

[@LunarIllusioins]

Stop blurring the horrors of war every terrible thing should be shown less we forget!!!

[@noneyabusiness4006]

They can't. YouBoob won't allow it.

[@Irish_For_Life1842]

May we never forget the price paid so that we could be free. No matter what country you are in, it is our duty now to protect freedom from those without and within our home countries. If we lose freedom today than what did those before us die for? Individuals even TODAY are incarcerated around the world because of their stand for freedom. Will you make a stand? My love and thanks to all that have served freedom inside or outside of military service. Thanks can't cover the depth of my feelings. May God bless all who serve freedom and may He preserve freedom. Amen.

[@jaylewinton7939]

I wonder what this generation would make of the world today

[@sandybarrie5526]

my maternal grandfather, in the BEF, was at a side battle of Passchendale, at St Julien. where he won the military medal. during a lull in that battle, he drove his ambulance though the german front line, into the german rear and ordered the german guards who had a batch of wounded british prisoners, to put them inthe back of his ambulance. (he spoke fluent german, though with a slight Welsh accent) and drove back. his captain, was angry, as he had been ordered not to do it, (means he may have done it before) and he underwent Field punishment no.1. but when the Commanding General of his sector , General Castor, heard about it, he sent a thank you note and a military medal.

[@restoredtuna8264]

“Hell is not Fire and Brimstone but Mud and Steel”

[@drfranklippenheimer8743]

Angels sing them to Heaven. So terrible, the loss, to all of us.

[@kaliber73]

Had a U2 back in 2007, sold it and bought a U2 again in 2022. It’s a keeper this time.

[@randywinn9501]

This should have way more veiws

[@leemblake]

Amsterdam is in a key spot for refreshments while on leave. You don’t hear Kaiser willhelm name as much. In fact I’ve never heard it.

[@calebshuler1789]

When i was a young man, i didnt have the respect. At 44, w my own family now and kids, the death was APPALLING

[@peacejohnson699]

Let us never forget

[@baileybuott1002]

This same documentary is on mageline, streaming service

[@craigtaylor8592]

My Great Grandfather went to fight, obviously he had children or I would not be able to write this. He fought and survived a lot of battles including Vimy. He was shot by a sniper in Evian France. It is not a bragging thing, war is hell!, The cruelty that humans create is so wrong and it is my duty in life to stop the people who are trying to make it happen again.

[@Urbandrone]

Too many ads!!

[@OldMusicFan83]

And here we go again…

[@edwinsalau150]

Thank Wilson!

[@errolstewart5155]

History madness🖤💛❤️🇦🇺

[@colinbridson650]

I’m just a few minutes in to this documentary. All respect given to the British who served and died at Passchendaele. No mention of other nationalities who endured this horror? What about the thousands of Australians who answered the call and died for the sake of the British Empire? So, no, I’ve watched enough.

[@richardkeilig4062]

Very true. An Aussie and American citizen. Wars are horrible and should be prevented.

[@stevewheatley243]

When British videos are made, British CC should be there too. The CC I'm seeing don't match what they're actually saying.

[@bennalexzander]

Can I not watch a fuvkimg doc without having bits blocked out? Reality and history work very well together. I pay for a KZbin premium account. I expect better.

[@spannaspinna]

Tell YT about it , it isn’t pornhub premium

[@EXOxCON]

Canadians getting the recognition

[@RussellJamesStevens]

Young lives. wasted LIVES for what ???

[@muamermalik781]

Make video about Balkan campaing and Bosnian regiments

[@jeffreyruttibaker1081]

it's crazy how different the German Govt was between ww1 and ww2. Once the war was over, POWs were just released... In WW2 you were just as likely to be killed even after surrender

[@астрофил]

What about the 1.3 million indian soldiers that fought in this war for a country that wasn't even theirs

[@FreeDocumentaryHistory]

You’re right. A documentary on this would be great. I’ll put this forward to the content department. Thank you!

[@generalbooger9146]

who cares

[@астрофил]

@@generalbooger9146 😂😂😂 you don't have to, but gentleman and women will

[@SATXbassplayer]

I stop watching as soon as I see blurred out photos

[@Robert-ju6ub]

Im not crying you are

[@davidtapp3950]

Such an awful battle! I wonder how long it was after this that General Monash was allowed to try his way of making war.

[@davidhunt3808]

No wonder Britain had to relinquish its empire after two world wars having been on its knees in ww1 it found itself after the second world once more on its knees .. It took a long long time to recover . Everyone loses in war even the winners but sometimes we have no other alternative unfortunately because there is always someone out there potentially out to harm you .

[@calebshuler1789]

Modern warfare, took any honor there was outa battle. Faceless enemies fighting each other mostly. Unless battles went hand to hand. Mostly machine guns and artillery casualties.

[@marvwatkins7029]

You or You Tube shouldn't censor the dead. We're all mature enough to handle it.

[@FreeDocumentaryHistory]

@@marvwatkins7029 This is the internet. Not only mature-enough-to-handle-it viewers watch.

[@jamesgrandt8194]

Forward they cry from the rear and the front rank dies. (Pink Floyd)

[@petercurry6204]

What about New Zealand in 1st ww1

[@leemblake]

Bob weighton 112 113 hard to reach

[@robertburnie6015]

The lads oi they would of never forgot it

[@ArturBFPV]

Problem with WWI documentaries is that they ALWAYS ignore eastern front 1914-1915 where equally important events took place. Outcome of such selective history I that people are even less aware about eastern front WWI….

[@richardkeilig4062]

Horrible war.

[@TheSonicfrog]

Lions led by donkeys ...

[@diorocks5858]

thats odd! did not know britain had white people in it

[@leemblake]

Mommy take care of you

[@kingschwag4208]

Not to take anything away from current or recent service members. But man those older generations are absolute badasses

[@VariableSpring]

Killed more that British men, killed men from all corners of the earth.

[@troyback7535]

Just been able to relive the events via these doc’s the horrible conditions respect 🫡