S2·E4 The Great War: 1918
Synopsis
All lingering 19th-century notions of the romance of battle were replaced by the terrible reality of 20th-century mechanized warfare. At Verdun, the French lost 300,000 men; at the Somme, the English lost one million. Against this setting, America reluctantly sent its boys to fight. The wrenching and heroic accounts of U.S. soldiers and nurses who served in the closing battles of the bloodiest war of the century.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 2 Episode 4 of American Experience air?
Season 2, Episode 4 ('The Great War: 1918') originally aired on October 24, 1989.
How long is Season 2 Episode 4 ('The Great War: 1918')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for American Experience.
What happens in American Experience Season 2 Episode 4?
All lingering 19th-century notions of the romance of battle were replaced by the terrible reality of 20th-century mechanized warfare. At Verdun, the French lost 300,000 men; at the Somme, the English lost one million. Against this setting, America reluctantly sent its boys to fight. The wrenching an...