Episode 9: America Enters the Fray

Episode 10: Peace and Consequences.

Journey to the Palace of Versailles where victorious allies reshape the post-war world through treaties and compromises. Witness the birth of new nations, the fall of empires, and the creation of a new international order whose consequences would echo through the century. From Wilson's Fourteen Points to the Treaty of Versailles, experience the complex process of making peace and its lasting impact on our modern world. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 9: America Enters the Fray

Journey through America's transformation from proud neutrality to full belligerent status in World War I. Experience the nation's dramatic mobilization through the voices of presidents and citizens alike as the United States takes its first steps toward becoming a global superpower. From the Lusitania's sinking to the arrival of American troops in France, witness the birth of modern American international engagement. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 8: Stories from the East

Journey across the vast Eastern Front where three great empires - Russian, Ottoman, and Austro-Hungarian - face their ultimate test. Witness the collapse of centuries-old dynasties, the birth of the Russian Revolution, and the reshaping of Eastern Europe and the Middle East. From the Battle of Tannenberg to the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk, experience the dramatic transformation of empires into nations, and the emergence of new ideologies that would define the 20th century. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 7: New Weapons, New Horrors

"New Weapons, New Horrors" explores how World War I became the first truly modern war, as scientific advancement and industrial might transformed the battlefield. From tanks to chemical weapons, from aircraft to new artillery, this episode examines how technological innovation changed not just how wars were fought, but the very nature of warfare itself. Through vivid storytelling, we witness the birth of modern military technology and consider its lasting impact on both the war and human society. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 6: Beneath the Waves

"Beneath the Waves" explores the revolutionary impact of submarine warfare during World War I, revealing how this new technology transformed naval combat and nearly brought Britain to its knees. Through vivid storytelling, we dive into the claustrophobic world of U-boat crews, witness the desperate struggle of merchant sailors, and examine how this underwater war changed the course of history. The episode highlights both the technological innovations and human costs of this new form of warfare, while exploring its lasting impact on naval strategy and international law. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.