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The Best Episodes of Brothers at War

Every episode of Brothers at War ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Brothers at War!

Binge this in 2h 36m•Peaking at 7.7/10

A look back at a cruel conflict, the Franco-Prussian War (1870-71), which changed the political geography of Europe and sowed the seeds of a deep antagonism between France and Germany that culminated in two world

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Brothers at War Season 1 Episode 1 - A Parisienne's Memoirs of War
    7.7/10(11 votes)

    #1 - A Parisienne's Memoirs of War

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    Geneviève Bréton, a 20-year-old woman belonging to the Parisian intellectual bourgeoisie, recounts in her diary the siege of the city from September 1870 to January 1871.

    Directors:Hermann Pölking-Eiken, Linn Sackarnd
    Writers:Hermann Pölking-Eiken, Linn Sackarnd

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  2. Brothers at War Season 1 Episode 2 - William Howard Russell, War Photographer
    7.7/10(11 votes)

    #2 - William Howard Russell, War Photographer

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    Considered one of the first war correspondents, the British journalist William Howard Russell was sent to the Prussian General Staff by the London Times to cover the war. From the Battle of Bazeilles in August 1870 until the proclamation of the German Empire at Versailles after the French defeat in January 1871, his observations depict the cruelty of the conflict for both military and civilians.

    Directors:Hermann Pölking-Eiken, Linn Sackarnd
    Writers:Hermann Pölking-Eiken, Linn Sackarnd

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  3. Brothers at War Season 1 Episode 3 - The Diaries of a Prussian Lieutenant Colonel
    7.7/10(10 votes)

    #3 - The Diaries of a Prussian Lieutenant Colonel

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    Lieutenant-Colonel Paul Bronsart von Schellendorff greatly contributed to the success of the army of the Prussian King William I. He also led the preliminary negotiations for the surrender of the French in Sedan. In his secret war diary, he recounted his daily life with almost scientific precision.

    Directors:Hermann Pölking-Eiken, Linn Sackarnd
    Writers:Hermann Pölking-Eiken, Linn Sackarnd

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Best Episodes Summary

"A Parisienne's Memoirs of War" is the best rated episode of "Brothers at War". It scored 7.7/10 based on 11 votes. Directed by Hermann Pölking-Eiken, Linn Sackarnd and written by Hermann Pölking-Eiken, Linn Sackarnd, it aired on 2/18/2020. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "William Howard Russell, War Photographer".