The Great War S1E4 — A New War with Old Generals – Carnage on the Western Front - Week 4

The Great War•Season 1•Episode 4

A New War with Old Generals – Carnage on the Western Front - Week 4

Aug 21, 201410 min

In the early days of World War 1, warfare is still based on ideas and ideals of 19th century generals. The technological progress during industrialisation clashes with obsolete war tactics (Plan XVII). Tens of thousands of soldiers lose their lives in carnage at the Western

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The Outbreak of WWI - How Europe Spiraled Into the GREAT WAR - Week 1 still

The Outbreak of WWI - How Europe Spiraled Into the GREAT WAR - Week 1

Germany in Two-Front War and the Schlieffen-Plan - Week 2 still

Germany in Two-Front War and the Schlieffen-Plan - Week 2

To Arms! The Deployment of Troops - Week 3 still

To Arms! The Deployment of Troops - Week 3

A New War with Old Generals – Carnage on the Western Front - Week 4 still

A New War with Old Generals – Carnage on the Western Front - Week 4

The Rape of Belgium and the Battle of Tannenberg - Week 5 still

The Rape of Belgium and the Battle of Tannenberg - Week 5

Plans Are Doomed to Fail - The Battle of Galicia - Week 6 still

Plans Are Doomed to Fail - The Battle of Galicia - Week 6

Taxi to the Front – The First Battle of the Marne - Week 7 still

Taxi to the Front – The First Battle of the Marne - Week 7

Welcome to the Dirt – The Beginning of Trench Warfare - Week 8 still

Welcome to the Dirt – The Beginning of Trench Warfare - Week 8

The Russian War Machine and the Race to the Sea - Week 9 still

The Russian War Machine and the Race to the Sea - Week 9

Dying in the Mud - Autumn Is Taking Its Toll - Week 10 still

Dying in the Mud - Autumn Is Taking Its Toll - Week 10

Back for Christmas? - The Illusion of a Short War - Week 11 still

Back for Christmas? - The Illusion of a Short War - Week 11

Learning From Napoleon – Russia, The Underestimated Enemy - Week 12 still

Learning From Napoleon – Russia, The Underestimated Enemy - Week 12

A War to End All Wars - Home Front Propaganda - Week 13 still

A War to End All Wars - Home Front Propaganda - Week 13

Fresh Meat - The Search For New Recruits - Week 14 still

Fresh Meat - The Search For New Recruits - Week 14

The World at War - The Ottoman Empire Enters the Stage - Week 15 still

The World at War - The Ottoman Empire Enters the Stage - Week 15

The Defensive War on the Western Front - Week 16 still

The Defensive War on the Western Front - Week 16

The Enemy Within - The German Army's Power Play - Week 17 still

The Enemy Within - The German Army's Power Play - Week 17

Iron, Steel and Oil - The Fight for Resources - Week 18 still

Iron, Steel and Oil - The Fight for Resources - Week 18

Mission Accomplished? - The Austro-Hungarian Empire Conquers Belgrade - Week 19 still

Mission Accomplished? - The Austro-Hungarian Empire Conquers Belgrade - Week 19

The Battle at the Falkland Islands - The Death of Maximilian von Spee - Week 20 still

The Battle at the Falkland Islands - The Death of Maximilian von Spee - Week 20

The Raid On Scarborough - A Failed Attempt at Intimidation - Week 21 still

The Raid On Scarborough - A Failed Attempt at Intimidation - Week 21

The First Battle of Champagne - Dying in Caucasus Snow - Week 22 still

The First Battle of Champagne - Dying in Caucasus Snow - Week 22

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Indy Neidell

Indy Neidell

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Episode Summary

"A New War with Old Generals – Carnage on the Western Front - Week 4" is episode 4 of The Great War season 1. It aired on August 21, 2014.

Next: E5 · The Rape of Belgium and the Battle of Tannenberg - Week 5 Best of Season 1