S5·E42 The Battle of the Selle - Ludendorff Resigns - Week 221
Synopsis
As the Germans are retreating further and further during the Battle of the Selle, Erich Ludendorff – the German Quartermaster General, one half of Germany's military dictatorship and mastermind behind the last big German offensive in spring 1918 – resigns under pressure by the Kaiser and the Reichstag. The German upper class realizes that their days might be numbered if the war continues in the current form and Austria-Hungary's Emperor Karl has the same epiphany.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 5 Episode 42 of The Great War air?
Season 5, Episode 42 ('The Battle of the Selle - Ludendorff Resigns - Week 221') originally aired on October 18, 2018.
How long is Season 5 Episode 42 ('The Battle of the Selle - Ludendorff Resigns - Week 221')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for The Great War.
What happens in The Great War Season 5 Episode 42?
As the Germans are retreating further and further during the Battle of the Selle, Erich Ludendorff – the German Quartermaster General, one half of Germany's military dictatorship and mastermind behind the last big German offensive in spring 1918 – resigns under pressure by the Kaiser and the Reichst...