S1·E2 Germany in Two-Front War and the Schlieffen-Plan - Week 2
Synopsis
Austria-Hungary starts the bombardment of Belgrade. What follows is a deployment race of armies between all major powers in Europe. Nobody wants to be unprepared in case of an attack. Germany is implementing the Schlieffen-Plan. The idea is to avoid a two front war by conquering Paris via Belgium. After that the full attention would be diverted to Russia. One thing gets clear in the first days at the Western Front: This war is going to be different - this was modern warfare.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 1 Episode 2 of The Great War air?
Season 1, Episode 2 ('Germany in Two-Front War and the Schlieffen-Plan - Week 2') originally aired on August 7, 2014.
How long is Season 1 Episode 2 ('Germany in Two-Front War and the Schlieffen-Plan - Week 2')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 9 minutes.
What happens in The Great War Season 1 Episode 2?
Austria-Hungary starts the bombardment of Belgrade. What follows is a deployment race of armies between all major powers in Europe. Nobody wants to be unprepared in case of an attack. Germany is implementing the Schlieffen-Plan. The idea is to avoid a two front war by conquering Paris via Belgium. A...