Germany in Two-Front War and the Schlieffen-Plan I THE GREAT WAR - Week 2

[@TheTruePopeFrancis]

When you try to avoid, a 2 front War, by going into a 2 front War.

[@josephglatz25]

Well, they weren't trying to avoid it, they didn't think they could. They wanted to turn it into a 1 front war as quickly as possible. Russia was seen as too big to knock out of the fight in a hurry. Too much land, too deep a pool of manpower. So, they went after France. But it wasn't just a two front war, it was something like 11 different fronts all spinning away at its peak.

[@walrys11]

Germany, please don't invade Belgium and respect their neutrality. Seen August 3rd 1914

[@wisemankugelmemicus1701]

Hahaha! We just needed tanks. ;)

[@avnrulz]

World: America, thank you for inventing the internet. America: World, you're welcome.

[@6765-g5w]

+avn rulz america didn't invent the internet

[@blownspeakersss]

@@6765-g5w Yeah, they did. The Web was invented by a Brit but the Internet (ARPANET at the time) was largely invented by Americans.

[@TheTariqibnziyad]

Did Britain and france respect the neutrality of their future colonies ?

[@gandalfthegreatwhite4393]

_"In those days chaps joined up, or were scorned publicly. It was a nasty cleft to be in for a young man with too much imagination and little physical courage."_ -J.R.R Tolkien

[@brohan914]

"The Adventures of Nicky and Willy" would make a great sitcom

[@TheGreatWar]

+rideordie Imagining the opening credits right now.

[@brohan914]

The Great War I'm thinking maybe Cheers mixed with Bosom Buddies for the theme song, with a dash of Love Boat for the Baltic holiday cruise episode. Depending on the ratings we can also greenlight a kids cartoon spin off: "The Hemophiliacs" Somebody get Hollywood on the line.

[@TheGreatWar]

rideordie SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!

[@ersturdevant2831]

"Der peanut butter ist win mein chokolat!" "Der chokolat ist win mein peanut butter!" War ensues...

[@mr.ramfan8100]

The human experience IS a situation comedy....

[@AlextheKaijuFan]

This is really good, I also love how the stock footage really gives a good visualization of what's going on. Also, man, it must've been awkward that the Kaiser was related to the Russian Tsar.

[@TheGreatWar]

And to the King of England too.

[@AlextheKaijuFan]

The Great War Oh, I thought it was the Queen who was related to him as his mother, or am I mistaken?

[@bobclover4634]

+Alex the Kaiju Fan I'm not 100% but I think the connection between them is Queen Victoria and the 3 of them where cousins.

[@ocbee6175]

Alex the Kaiju Fan and Britains King

[@VT-mw2zb]

You are thinking of the royals in a very nationalistic way; but royals did not think that way. We tend to think that the British Royals are ... "British" and Russians Tsars are "Russian". But no. The House of Windsor, the current British Royal house was originally called House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha with titles and holdings in Germany. After the war broke out, the house basically issue a decree to change its name of House of Windsor, and renounce the holdings in Germany. The Russian royals used to speak German. Catherine the Great was born somewhere in Germany. All the royalties are related to each other since once you are at that level it made sense to marry other royals to extend your powers.

[@gekds]

Wow, these filled in ALOT of gaps about my knowledge of WW1.

[@TheGreatWar]

+Marisa Quinones And you are only two episodes in...

[@nagandthebay3099]

There really should be more channels like this on youtube. Very informative, easily digestible episodes. My only regret is not finding this channel sooner

[@TheGreatWar]

Welcome to the show!

[@nutcrackit7396]

i agree i really look forward to a ww2 version but if anyone decides to do vietnam i don't think im going to be around for that. i would also love the korean war.

[@Steinninn]

Well, at least you found it before I did :)

[@snakyYT]

Same I found this this year 2023

[@snakyYT]

​@@Steinninn u found it before me

[@Fawaz4321]

That awkward moment when you realize WW1 was a family dispute. King George V of Britain, Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany, and Tsar Nicholas of Russia were cousins.

[@Nicky-bv9xk]

Fawaz_st Thinks of WW1 as three bratty spoiled children fighting in the school park. Little Willie stomps his feet and cries out "Why my nephew gets the cool stuff, it's not far, George got those cool toy battleship." He squints his eyes at George across the park swings with childish envy. "I just got to get my own." I should write this someday. Lol

[@v4sdude191]

Lord Grogar bukkake

[@SniffMyDeadwax]

Fawaz_st illuminati.

[@gozdebayraktar1103]

Element 115 what does that have to do with the conversation.

[@mattbenz99]

The Tsarina of Russia was Queen Victoria's daughter. This is what happens when the world powers kept marrying within themselves in order to create alliances.

[@1234kalmar]

It was basically like Everyone: Guys do whatever you can to avoid war, WE CAN'T go to WAR!! AustroHungarian empire: YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWWWWW!!!

[@jonfindlay7838]

+1234kalmar LEEEEROOOOOOOOOOOOYYY MMMJENKINNSSSS

[@1234kalmar]

Jon Findlay VOOOOOOOOOOOOON HÖTZENDORF!!!

[@1234kalmar]

***** Well, Russia was allied with Serbia, so they were obligated to enter the war. France was allied with Russia, Britain with France... I was a chain reaction of responsibility

[@aliaumemcry9333]

Oh yeah ? And what could possibly justify Germany's unconditional backing of the austrian imperialist war of aggression against a tiny country like Serbia ? That's right...

[@1234kalmar]

Aliaume Mcry A Military alliance?

[@green8696]

This channel deserves so much more subscribers. .

[@TheGreatWar]

Captain Obvious Thanks Captain Obvious! Seriously though, we are getting there.

[@green8696]

Good luck ;)

[@green8696]

Also,and i really know you are getting sick of this question,but are you thinking of doing WW2?

[@TheGreatWar]

Captain Obvious Yes we are.

[@green8696]

Thanks for the reply.

[@stealthypope]

Rewatching this, what an immaculate piece of work this series is.

[@TomIdaho]

Great War team: Are you college professors/students doing this for a project? Whatever the motivation or institution behind it I have to say these videos are a great public service. In summary I appreciate your time spent producing this highly professional series! !!

[@TheGreatWar]

TomIdaho We're a young team of dedicated professionals working full time for this project. Thanks for the praise, glad you like the show.

[@556deltawolf]

I don't know if you know this or not but the reason why Jean Jaures's assassination shocked the world wasn't because he was popular, in fact quite the contrary, Jaures was very unpopular in France. The reason why his assassination shocked France was because his assassin, Raoul Villain (what an ironic name), was acquitted despite all the evidence showing he did the killing. What happened to Raoul? Well no one knows however after WW1 he fled to Spain and was ironically killed by the Italian army during the Spanish Civil War who mistaken ed him for a communist.

[@TheGreatWar]

+556deltawolf Thanks for the additional info. Very interesting indeed.

[@joshuabarrett7997]

Kills a communist, gets killed being mistaken for a communist. That is amazing.

[@BooDamnHoo]

It's OK. He was a SOCIALIST/COMMIE. You need to take them out early or they will go on to murder 100s of MILLIONS.

[@andreacapuano585]

@@BooDamnHoo why people keep mistake socialism with communism ? they are two very different type of goverment

[@BooDamnHoo]

@@andreacapuano585 Only in degree, and the one leads to the other. It's ALL about stealing from the productive and hard working and giving it to the unproductive and nonworking. More recently, it's about stealing from American citizens to give lots of free stuff to illegals. Both are authoritarian and intolerant of alternate opinions. Both REQUIRE the criminalization of religion that doesn't toe the line.

[@snakey934Snakeybakey]

Otto Von Bismark actually HAD studied the American civil war, which is why the Franco-Prussian war was so successful for him.

[@kickassssnation027]

+Beni Habibi Unfortunately, Wilhelm was an utter moron and fired the guy that could have stopped France and Russia from being allies in WW1.

[@kalamari8243]

the prussian/french war was BEFORE the american civil war. and it was the other way around. the americans learned from the europeans.

[@croatiawarior]

+kalamari no it wasnt. Franco-prussian war was in 1870-71 and us civil war was 1861-65

[@kickassssnation027]

^You meant 1861?

[@croatiawarior]

kickassssnation027 yes i fixed it.

[@rrice1705]

This a terrific telling, but man I can *not* keep all the pre-war political maneuvering straight. I'm definitely going to have to watch the prelude and first couple episodes a couple of times!

[@Esauofisaac]

I never commented before but I have watched through this series multiple times at key events over the years. In my opinion this is the most succinct, digestible explanation of the Great War. Not joking when I say I will be showing this to my kids to explain the war when they are older. Hats off to you guys, incredible work.

[@greyjeth]

I keep hearing the stability drop sound from Europa Universalis IV. I know it didn't originate there and it's just an instrument sounds but I keep thinking "Crap. Where's my new King?"

[@elephantyarn7378]

When the king dies and your heir is a 0/0/0...

[@josephgalietti9983]

Yes indeed, more people do in fact need to see this. There are few documentaries that come close to this sort of in depth analysis of the Great War. Thank you.

[@AFpaleoCon]

That's because few documentaries are hundreds of hours.

[@katiemedrano31]

My history teacher shows these to us. So we don’t have to read out of the text book. She’s a blessing.

[@lynn0MA]

Sure, why put real effort into it? Stay illiterate, do less.

[@anarudiaz]

@@lynn0MA textbooks are a disservice to History, not only are they poorly written and boring, but they're also vague and push learning "standards" for exams instead of teaching actual history. She's way better off watching these videos, she'll actually learn something.

[@matthewrock4725]

​@@anarudiazwritten history is literally the only reason we know as much as we do. If you can't learn about anything if they're not flashing lights and moving pictures that's a you problem. Not a textbook problem.

[@rialeybrennan5963]

This channel is exactly what I have been looking for, it's absolutely perfect. I have watched other channels about World War 1 but they have been bias or just have not told all the information (Crash Course World History). keep up all the great work guys!

[@TheGreatWar]

Welcome to the show.

[@Preon225]

Such a fantastic channel. I spend all my lunch breaks at work watching the episodes week by week. Keep up the brilliant content!

[@TheGreatWar]

Welcome to the show.

[@julio5246]

What a great series

[@cluckgirl]

This series is utterly brilliant. I've studied WW1 in detail before but it's good to revisit it and reinforce.

[@giovi.0]

This is magnificent: rigorous, in-depth, clear and if I may say so, also entertaining and absorbing. Thank you so much

[@BrotherRanceGwynne]

One of my favorite things about this channel is the map in the background where can you buy one of those.

[@713ca]

They sell it on this channel, click on the channel and there is an icon on the near-top right of the screen. You can support them this way. (Labeled: "MERCH")

[@BrotherRanceGwynne]

Thanks

[@mennit4959]

Europa Insanity ? Not .

[@Ohmygodstfu2045]

Just found this gem of a channel it is so informative. On my first tour of the four years now. So many things I did not know.

[@PaulGaither]

I came to this channel from Extra History and I love the work you are doing. The production value, set, writing... I really enjoy all of it!

[@TheGreatWar]

Paul Gaither Thanks, glad you like it!

[@Rocky-xx2zg]

Thank you the Series. I have read all I can about WWI and the Battless. You are a big help with my Historical interest.

[@TheLazEffect]

This channel is incredible, really enjoying it so far.

[@TheGreatWar]

Thank you.

[@TheFrenchRepublic]

Here we go! The flames of War were made on July 28th, but the fire started today!

[@nicolasdavidson3470]

you are better than my history teacher

[@charjl96]

You're just saying that because he doesn't test you lol

[@johnborris3222]

A lot of History teachers have to teach with a hand tied behind their back. They have to follow curriculums, set dates, etc.. Not really fair to compare a guy making a video with all the time in the world, to a teacher who has limited time, government and adminisstration regulations breathing down his back and telling him what to do, and dealing with kids who won't listen are being disruptive.

[@DavidCartmellDJCartmell]

To me this series of mini documentaries is without question the best war documentary series I've seen since the World at War narrated by the great Lawrence Olivier! Good work keep it up!

[@jerryakamuadams6399]

i heard about this youtube series back in 2014. but only started watching it now in early 2018. wish i started watching it sooner. going to be binge watching the next few days....

[@TheGreatWar]

Welcome to the show.

[@TomIdaho]

These videos are very well done and are very easy to follow. The narrator is an amazing communicator and lays out a very clear story. Thank you as I have learned new details about WW1. :-D

[@ChrisBliss117]

Just found your channel and wanted to say that this series is really well put together and very fun to watch. As someone who enjoys learning about history, keep up the great work!

[@TheGreatWar]

Welcome to the show.

[@Acolis]

this really puts a whole new perspective on the war and how and why things unfolded the way they did. this is amazing. im just finding your channel.

[@sketchygetchey8299]

Europe: We’ll be done with this war by Christmas America: *laughs in Civil War*

[@skunkygrogan6956]

Ah, but they didn't say which year.....

[@vemanjadhav]

We were taught in school that the World War was only a European Quarrel. We were never taught about the stuff in-depth. It's rare to find someone talk about WW1, and I'm really happy these guys are doing it. Thanks for letting us remember that WW1 happened.

[@Choppytehbear1337]

4:40 That guys head is literally a square.

[@Graymenn]

@Levi McKinney-Best levi or leviticus?

[@leifjohnson617]

This series and the Blaclkadder World War I episodes are the best documentaries EVER on World War I.

[@sharonedington8314]

We are really enjoying this series, thanks for putting it together

[@TheGreatWar]

Thanks for watching!

[@Lkrum]

Another great episode! Very informative, especially with the map and how the countries are highlighted!

[@asabatonlessarmour4372]

This is my 4th watch through now

[@RKidd-ex3rh]

This is got to be one of the best series I've found on KZbin in a long time.............

[@dsk08e]

These videos are amazing, keep up the good work fellas!

[@danielv3544]

No questions, but this has been a wonderful experience so far. I've saved the playlist so I can enjoy this fully.

[@TheGreatWar]

***** Thanks and welcome to the family!

[@KilllerWhale]

Incredible channel guys. I'm a WWI-WWII enthusiast, and I'm now like a kid in a candy store! However, I have a suggestion to make. In the map that is in the background, it would be great if you could "after effect" the state of every country as you speak, like showing where troops are advancing, and lands conquered, .. etc. Because just as the war began, France had already lost a couple towns in their territory to germans, and it would be great to be visually updated as the war unfolds. Thank you guys for the effort ! You have my vote on Webby !

[@TheGreatWar]

Chakib Tsouli Well, if you continue watching our show, you will see that we improved our maps a lot. At the moment we're a bit limited by the capacities of our motion designer, but we're trying everything we can.

[@KilllerWhale]

The Great War the work that is done so far is already incredible! Keep on it guys.

[@Bob1942ful]

Watching these short videos have shown more about the Great War than all of my reading on the subject. I find it excellent unlike a lot of my reading which will focus on one part or gloss over this provides superior context of what and how things progressed. Keep up the good work

[@TheGreatWar]

+Bob1942ful Thanks a lot, we will.

[@schascleyochim6014]

o wonderful, thank you so much. I'm transfixed. Perfect platform and narration, I"m actually learning history and liking it

[@dontcare5127]

It's amazing, they've been keeping this series running for 2 years and have covered years in detail.

[@FlyingOverTr0ut]

I've wanted to direct a German language adaptation on All Quiet on the Western Front for years. Maybe you can be an adviser on the film, Indiana. I plan on watching a lot of these.

[@TheGreatWar]

***** I am always wondering why there is no modern adaption of this masterpiece.

[@FlyingOverTr0ut]

The Great War I think a movie about people picking lice out of rat meat and dying miserably in trenches by the thousands, in a 100 year old war, with no romantic sub-plot and no great action beats, adapted from a book that opens by saying it's not a book about heroism, but about lives shattered by war, with a bunch of German actors, and ends with pretty much all the main characters dying doesn't scream "Box office appeal". You can imagine the comment cards from test audiences saying the movie's a bummer despite the book being so popular. I'm really looking forward to watching more of your videos, Indiana.

[@Skellingtor97]

***** There's always indie festivals, maybe they can take a liking to it.

[@bigdawg9147]

This is amazing! Thank you for doing this.

[@bascet1]

6am is the 100th anniversary of the battle of the Somme. I'm going to get up at 6am to pay some respect to all those brave lions who gave their lives. Lest we forget🇬🇧

[@Cody-n7p]

If everyone is Brave then no one is brave. Reality is they had no idea what they were signing up for and once in the trench it required just as much bravery to go over the back of the trench and leave the war then it did to go the other way.

[@lukemorris9857]

And so my journey of "this week 110 years ago" fully kicks off

[@sdoron79]

BRILLIANT! i will watch all of the series after my exams.. :)

[@Jillybell2]

Fantastic series. Very knowledgeable instructor and entertaining presentation. I wish I had this knowledge in my pocket when I was stationed at SHAPE all those years ago. Instead, we concentrated on WWII history but WWI was also all around us too. I can't say enough about this series. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@davidpost6164]

This is great. I like how they give you so much information per episode and don't just shove everything into one category. I try to tell people to watch this show every time WW1 comes up. Everyone always asks how could something or another happen when Germany lost and it's funny to me that WW1 was one dimensional to them as if it were just one battle or something. I am going to subscribe to this channel this is the Best ww1 history I have found.

[@TheGreatWar]

+David Post Thanks and welcome!

[@GethSpace]

This channel is absolutely fantastic! I'm loving every moment of the series so far, and I wasn't even that interested in WWI beforehand. Forget Game of Thrones; this is the real deal! Thank you for putting together this massive project so that we viewers may experience these weekly events and reflect on them as they happened one century ago. Keep up the great work!

[@TheGreatWar]

GethSpace You're actually not the first one to compare us to Game of Thrones.

[@julianpinzoneslava]

Amazing idea! Watched all episodes one after the other!! Some suggestions though: 1. The maps on this video were REALLY useful to keep track of everything but they should appear more often. Or side to side with the rest of the images and videos. 2. Name, nationality and role of every person could be written each time next to their picture. 3. You should do product placement and advertising of products of that time. Would be super funny! Or maybe products we use today with early century aesthetic. More income for you guys to help support the channel and keep the series up!

[@TheGreatWar]

Julián Pinzón Eslava Hey Julián, thanks for the suggestions. We're definitely using the map more often in the future and will have some more animations. The overall structure of the show will also make it even easier to follow. Text for pictures is on our to-do-list too. About the product placement: Interesting idea!

[@SamuelEstenlund]

The Great War I was just about to suggest more map animations. All the countries saying things to each other back and forth goes a little to fast for me, but seeing the countries highlighted on a map, or with arrows between them, would really help with the understandning.

[@ilovesandwiches]

Samuel Estenlund This is a good idea. I like how it would visually display the 'to and fro' between countries.

[@LRRPFco52]

This is awesome. What an unprecedented approach to history.

[@clayronso3932]

“Fixed fortifications are a monument to the stupidity of man.” ~ George S Patton, Jr.

[@TheGreatWar]

+Clay Ronso Classic Georgie.

[@Dudeguyforeverlulz]

+GeeZee I think we can all safely call Germany who declared war upon the United States 'enemies' at least at the time.

[@nutcrackit7396]

Patton said a lot of stupid things. he was to aggressive to be put in the european and african theater. should have put him in the pacific.

[@recane999]

Just found this, thanks so much...by far the best military history channel on youtube

[@indianajones4321]

Here going through my 5th tour of The Great War

[@Archangel-hv6zc]

Mr. Nidel, i must say this series is one of the most brilliant ideas any youtuber had. Im looking forward to 2039.

[@moonknightish]

What about alsace-lorraine? That was the very reason why France had a lot of nationalism and willing of war against Germany. It's too important to be left out.

[@ricoflamma5430]

Alfredo di Nuzzo he mentioned it in a way

[@lynn0MA]

The Treaty of Frankfurt - gave A-L to Prussia after Franco-Prussian war; Prussia won, with parade through Paris.

[@MrMacal1]

Keep on going Sir, great lectures, Thanks for sharing such important info.

[@ramdom_9]

Heard once a wise quote which was from British officer in end of WW1. It was something like "victors wanted to humiliate the losers and doing so poison the future of the world" That's exactly how it is, Entente Powers. Any guess who caused WW2?

[@alecblunden8615]

The proximate cause was Austro- Hungarians eyeing off Serbia - there was no evidence of official involvement in the plot to kill Ferdinand, although there was understandably personality support in Serbia, given the AH recording abuse of Serbs. The real, underlying causes were German failure to limit Austria-Hungary and it's flagrant breach of the most basic principles of international law by invading Belgium with no justification.

[@AthenianOwl237]

+The Great War I just found this channel through the collaboration video with History Buffs. You remind me of my favorite history teacher! Passionate about history and someone who wants to instruct as many as possible on the accuracy of the "forgotten war". I have subscribed, good sir, please keep up the great work!

[@BigusShrimpus]

Anyone else doing a 110 year anniversary rewatch?

[@Mr_Bunk]

Yes. I’m going to watch all the special episodes, too.

[@cross612]

I didn't discover this series until it was already ending.

[@BigusShrimpus]

@@cross612 I didn’t until halfway through in 2016 so I didn’t get the full 4 year experience lol

[@gossguy7947]

yes.and I'm reading Ken Follet's Fall of Giants in real time too

[@Wooyke]

Amazing work, thank you so much for sharing this -- and greetings from Serbia! :)

[@lewiswoolley2580]

I skipped the intro and went straight to 1:15 I nearly died laughing

[@tobiasL1991]

Great series so far. I cant believe so few people know of this. I mean this is so informative its like learning all the things our educationsystem skips over.

[@TheGreatWar]

tobiasL1991 That's what we thought to and that's why we started it.

[@unwritten_zephyr]

Say the thing, say the thing! “The Schlieffen Plan!” YEAAAAAAAAAAAH

[@Strelnikov10]

You've done a very important thing here. Saying this as we approach the centennial of the Armistice. I am so glad to see you have so many views and subscribers.

[@0123Tim3210]

As somebody coming from Liege (Luttich, Luik) I can tell you that pronunciation is wrong. It is pronounced Li-aige. There, I noted this irrelevant fact. Great series and a really enthusiastic presenter!

[@harrymason8982]

This is an excellent series.Well explained and luicd.This series will be particularly to be usefull to both history students and those who dont know much about history.If only history had been taught so well when I was at school. Well Done Indeed

[@TheGreatWar]

Harry Mason Thanks! And welcome!

[@TonyDiaz.]

I love your series, just started following it... thanks for putting all this together.To me, WW2 is a direct consequence of this war. Hence, I see the conflict as the same, just with a few decades of peace in between.

[@TheGreatWar]

+Tony Diaz You might like Ferdinand Foch then.

[@MattyT_86]

Hello; I've just started watching, having ben directed to this channel from reddit.com. I've become interested in the great war since I started playing "battlefield 1", and initially wanted to understand the events causing the start of the war. But the more I read, the more questions I have! So far, I am enjoying these videos. I also want to thank you for taking the time and effort to provide accurate subtitles; one of the downfalls of youtube is often the lack of such an important addition. There is a whole heap of excellent content out there which the deaf and hard of hearing community have difficulty accessing. Thanks for making this an accessible channel for those people too!

[@like90210]

Can you do a parallel seres on WW2 This must be the best educational and informative series's ever one i would like to download and keep

[@TheGreatWar]

m.reddit.com/r/TheGreatWarChannel/comments/4ksvy2/will_you_guys_ever_do_a_ww2_channel_our_official/?compact=true - welcome to the show.

[@DigitalTurmoil]

We'll probably see it in 2039, knowing how this show started.

[@hawke3539]

History Buffs brought me here. So far its awesome.

[@MrMexijorge]

OMG the crazyness has started, i'm gonna watch the next episode right now!!

[@TheGreatWar]

Welcome to the show.

[@missr4233]

I've always wanted to learn about WW1 but just didn't know where to start...this channel is a godsend!!

[@TheGreatWar]

welcome to the show

[@petrino]

you actually sound like one of those old news reporters. like the one from legend of korra.

[@td4190]

Thanks for breaking this all down man I do appreciate it.

[@dhelix85]

unbiased. told factually. great show!

[@TheGreatWar]

Thanks and welcome.

[@jimgay37]

this is a great series.i am looking forward to watching all of them over the next few years.

[@TheGreatWar]

+Jim Gay thanks a lot!

[@terradyne6281]

I am so happy Battlefield 1 got me interested in learning about this

[@TheGreatWar]

+Terra Dyne We are too, welcome to our show!

[@terradyne6281]

The Great War Thank you for putting together such an easy to understand and engaging show. It's really captivating. Thanks!

[@royalm1533]

+The Great War would you ever do this for ww2

[@joeboggio4002]

Just discovered your videos. Thank you so much for this series, I am so heartened to see someone give this time of history the attention it requires and deserves. This series is informative and enjoyable to watch!

[@TheGreatWar]

Welcome to the show.

[@adrianvinod7656]

I am re watching it anyone in 2023

[@Raj-nh3fc]

Wonderful, power and fact powered narrative that takes us almost visually (verbally) to the crime (sorry war scene). How come I missed this site all these years!

[@TheFireflyGrave]

Turns out familiar nicknames aren't enough to prevent world war; as Nicky and Willy prove.

[@Nuclearcupcake]

I just wanted to know more about it because I play battlefield 1, it's proved to be a great learning experience. Thanks a lot.

[@LeeCaithness]

Please don’t say England when referring to Britain in this sense. It is ignoring the sacrifice made by those soldiers from Scotland, Ireland and Wales. Not to mention the wider empire which at the time covered a quarter of the globe and soldiers from all reaches of it signed up and some from each part inevitably paid the ultimate price.

[@hbfmobile1882]

I've only just discovered and subscribed to this channel. Man, I really wish that when I was doing my O-Levels in Modern History 1870-1914 (not that feels modern any more ... ) we'd had access to these sorts of resources. I love history presented like this where context is given over a deluge of just dates and places. I've a *lot* of catch-up to do on this channel.

[@TheGreatWar]

Yeah I feel ya. Lots of reading and boring teachers. That´s why new media like KZbin have the potential to change things up. Enjoy your stay!

[@LiterallyRyan_Gosling]

"Moltke streamlined the plan a bit by skipping Holland" That's another 20 years of peace for us

[@casualobserver3145]

I really like the way you guys cover this material. It rounds out my knowledge of what actually happened.

[@taliladd224]

can you guys do something similar for ww2 when this finishes?

[@GethSpace]

I think that would be a great idea as well, but... we'd have to wait until the 2030s if they're going for the whole "century after" concept haha

[@hemoglobbin]

GethSpace ^^The point. And it will be so cool with all the technology evolving so quickly - like experiencing the battles on the actual spot, wearing virtual reality suits and walking around the war-zones. If the world don't get destroyed by another world war in the mean time, of course...

[@TheGreatWar]

hemoglobbin Fingers crossed

[@freedomordeath89]

The Great War and the 100 years war, the crusades, the US civil war, the napoleonic wars, the roman empire, the byzantine, the holy roman, the reconquista, the islamic expansion, the conquistadores, the 30 years war, the war of the 2 roses etc etc etc :-)

[@TheGreatWar]

Johnny Some of that will happen on our sister channel IT'S HISTORY kzbin.info - we have a format called Battlefields there which you might like.

[@eyeowl8611]

Amazing and a very informative channel! Completing my HSC this year and the information provided on these videos are useful and easy to understand. Thanks for organising this channel! :-)

[@-Big_Big]

came here from co-optional and totalbiscuit recommendation

[@TheGreatWar]

Wohoo! Welcome!

[@christopherbardsley]

Great video, Indi!