WW1: The First Modern War (2014)

Name: WW1: The First Modern War
Genre: Documentary
Rating: 8.2
Cast: Tom Bromhead, David Silbey, Harry Pritchett

Documentary

When ancient war tactics became overwhelmed by powerful new weapons like tanks, air attacks, weapons of mass destruction and submarines, a pivotal game-changing moment in history occurred. History is delving into the background of each weapon explaining the how and why they were developed, the strategy, and their ultimate effectiveness.

IMDb rating: 8.2 (48 votes)
Episode average: 7.8 -0.4 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Seasons

Season 1 (2014)

7.78 avg 4 episodes 7.7 → 8.1 44 min avg

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Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Armored Beasts	7.7	14
2	Massive Air Attacks	7.7	16
3	Clouds of Death	7.6	12
4	Under Water Killers	8.1	15