published: 06 Jul 2015
views: 343046
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Epic History: World War One - 1914
Everything you need to know about the first year of World War One in a 12 minute video.
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published: 06 Jul 2015
Epic History: World War One - 1914
Everything you need to know about the first year of World War One in a 12 minute video.
'World War One - 1914' is the first of a five-part series covering the Great War. This episode covers the rival alliances that dominated Europe in the build-up to war, the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente, and the fatal gunshots at Sarajevo that led to the death of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the throne of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Imperial rivalries, the system of alliances and deep-seated animosities helped propel Europe into a general war. However Woodrow Wilson, the US President, ensured America stood apart from Europe's conflict. In August 1914, Germany invaded France and Belgium as part of the Schlieffen Plan. The tiny British Expeditionary Force could only hold up the German army for a few hours at the Battle of Mons, but later joined the French in saving Paris at the Battle of the Marne. The 'Race to the Sea' followed, leading to the First Battle of Ypres, as both sides tried to outflank each other to the north. Their failure led to a stalemate, in which the devastating power of machineguns and artillery forced infantry of both sides to take cover in deep trenches.
At sea, Britain's Royal Navy won the war's first naval battle at Heligoland Bight, and imposed a naval blockade on Germany, preventing war supplies (including, controversially, food) from reaching the country by sea. HMS Pathfinder was soon sunk by a German U-boat, revealing the potential of Germany's submarines to overturn Britain's long-held naval dominance.
On the Eastern Front, a Russian invasion of East Prussia ended in disaster at the Battle of Tannenberg, masterminded by German generals Paul von Hindenburg and Erich Ludendorff. A second victory at the Battle of Masurian Lakes sent the Russian army into retreat. Austria-Hungary's invasion of Serbia began badly, with defeat at the Battle of Cer. Things went even worse on the Russian front, as Austria's offensive against the Russians leads to heavy losses, and forced Germany to come to the rescue, by launching the Battle of Łódź.
In Africa, British, French and German colonial forces clashed in British East Africa (Kenya), Togoland (Togo), German South-West Africa (Namibia), and German Kamerun (Cameroon). German Colonel Paul von Lettow-Vorbek had notable success repelling the British at the Battle of Tanga.
In the Pacific, Japan honoured its alliance with Britain and seized the German naval base at Tsingtao in China. Task forces from Australia and New Zealand secured the German colonies of Samoa and New Guinea. German Admiral von Spee's East Asia Squadron won victory at the Battle of Coronel, off Chile, before sailing into catastrophe at the Battle of the Falkland Islands. In the Middle East, British troops occupied Basra, securing access to Persian oil for their fleet.
Winter 1914 saw the French launch their first major offensive to break the trench stalemate of the Western Front. But the First Battle of Champagne led to heavy losses for no real gains. Ottoman operations in the Caucasus Mountains also ended in disaster at the Battle of Sarikamish. The war's first Christmas was marked by games of football in No Man's Land on the Western Front, but early hopes of a short war had now been entirely quashed.
Website: http://www.epichistory.tv
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The Mauser 1914 Pistol .32 ACP
Mauser is much more well known for their long guns than their hand guns, but in this insta...
published: 13 Sep 2016
The Mauser 1914 Pistol .32 ACP
Mauser is much more well known for their long guns than their hand guns, but in this installment of TFBTV we look at a very prolific early 20th century handgun made by the Mauser company in significant quantities. This is the Mauser 1914, which was a very popular pistol back in the day.
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published: 13 Sep 2016
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Sommer 1914 - Die fünf Wochen vor Ausbruch des Ersten Weltkriegs
Sommer 1914 - Die fünf Wochen vor Ausbruch des Ersten Weltkriegs
Am 28. Juni 1914 wird in...
published: 16 Feb 2014
Sommer 1914 - Die fünf Wochen vor Ausbruch des Ersten Weltkriegs
Sommer 1914 - Die fünf Wochen vor Ausbruch des Ersten Weltkriegs
Am 28. Juni 1914 wird in Sarajewo der österreichische Thronfolger Erzherzog Franz Ferdinand ermordet. Als Folge beginnt fünf Wochen später der Erste Weltkrieg. Das Dokumentarspiel schildert die dramatischen fünf Wochen vor Kriegsbeginn. Im Fokus stehen dabei die komplexen Motivationen und Entscheidungsfindungen der Staatslenker und Diplomaten Europas. Basierend auf Originaldokumenten führt der Film durch die Arbeits- und Konferenzzimmer der verschiedenen Machtzentren des Kontinents sowie durch die Clubs und Cafés der Hauptstädte, in denen die Gespräche zwischen den beteiligten Diplomaten stattfanden.
Die Julikrise
Am 28. Juni 1914 wird in Sarajewo der österreichische Thronfolger Erzherzog Franz Ferdinand ermordet. Nur noch fünf Wochen trennen den europäischen Kontinent vom Wahnsinn eines mechanisierten, industrialisierten und mit allen verfügbaren Mitteln geführten Krieg.
In der ersten Hälfte des Jahres 1914 herrschte in Europa noch Frieden. Doch es ist die Ruhe vor dem Sturm: Deutschland ist seit der Reichsgründung 1871 in beispielloser Schnelle zur Grossmacht aufgestiegen. Die alten imperialen Mächte in Europa fühlen sich bedroht. Die Feindschaft zwischen Deutschland und Frankreich ist ungebrochen. Durch den Zerfall des Osmanischen Reiches kommt es auf dem Balken zum Streit über die Ansprüche auf diese vormals von den Muslimen bewohnten oder besetzen Gebiete.
Der Mord sorgt zunächst nicht für Aufregung
Als der österreichische Thronfolger Erzherzog Franz Ferdinand am 28. Juni 1914 in Sarajewo ermordet wird, sorgt dies jedoch zunächst nicht für sonderliche Aufregung, denn Ferdinand war sogar im eigenen Land nicht sehr beliebt. Ausserdem befinden sich die meisten Machträger in Europa gerade im Urlaub oder auf Kur. Niemand glaubt zu diesem Zeitpunkt, dass diese Tat einen Weltenbrand auslösen könnte. Das politisch motivierte Attentat auf den ungeliebten Thronfolger bezieht sich lediglich auf den lokalen Balkankonflikt, während die "grossen" defensiven Militärbündnisse auf dem Kontinent dagegen zwischen England, Frankreich und Russland auf der einen Seite und Deutschland, Österreich-Ungarn und Italien auf der anderen Seite bestehen.
Österreich wollte ein Exempel statuieren
Im Jahr 1908 annektierte die österreichisch-ungarische Monarchie das heutige Bosnien-Herzegowina. Der Berliner Kongress hatte zwar nach dem Sieg der Russen über die Osmanen die Provinzen Bosnien und Herzegowina unter österreichisch-ungarische Verwaltung gestellt und Österreich-Ungarn auch das Recht zugestanden, dort Soldaten zu stationieren, doch die formale Einverleibung löste eine politische Krise aus. Die benachbarten Serben reagierten mit der Bildung des "Balkanbundes", einem internationalen, defensiven Militärbündnis unter Patronage des russischen Kaiserreichs.
Nun fürchtet man sich in Österreich-Ungarn vor den aufstrebenden Nationalbewegungen auf dem Balkan. Als nach dem Attentat in Sarajewo eine vage Verbindung des Täters zur serbischen Geheimorganisation "Schwarze Hand" bekannt wird, nimmt man dies in der Doppelmonarchie zum Anlass, an Serbien ein Exempel zu statuieren. Damit nimmt das Unglück seinen Lauf. Man wirft der serbischen Regierung vor, vom Attentat gewusst zu haben und droht dem Land mit Krieg. Diese Vorgehensweise wird gerade auch vom Deutschen Reich forciert, das mit der österreichisch-ungarischen Monarchie verbündet ist.
Die Deutschen nahmen einen Weltkrieg in Kauf
In Deutschland ist man - gestärkt durch militärische Aufrüstung und wirtschaftlichen Aufschwung - sogar bereit, bei einer möglichen internationalen Eskalation des Streits gegen das mächtige Russland in den Krieg zu ziehen, das bei einem Angriff auf Serbien zweifellos aktiv werden würde. Auf deutscher Seite nehmen dieses Risiko nicht nur der oberste Militär, General Moltke (Volker Spahr) und der Kriegsminister Falkenhayn (Klaus Guth), sondern auch Kaiser Wilhelm II. (Hubertus Hartmann), Reichskanzler Bethmann-Hollweg (Frank Röth) und sein Berater Kurt Riezler (Lars Rudolph) wissend in Kauf.
Doch nicht nur gegen Russland möchte man losschlagen. Da das russische Zarenreich mit Frankreich verbündet ist und letzteres im Falle einer Eskalation voraussichtlich das Deutsche Reich ebenfalls attackieren würde, kalkuliert die überhebliche deutsche Führung schlicht auch mit einem schnellen Präventivschlag gegen den französischen Nachbarn. Aber Frankreich wiederum ist auch mit England verbündet, der damaligen Weltmacht Nr. 1. Diese komplexen, internationalen Verbindungen sind es, die aus dem lokalen Balkankonflikt innerhalb weniger Wochen einen kontinentalen, später sogar weltweiten Krieg werden lassen. In diesem Sommer scheint die Sonne in Europa zum letzten Mal für viele Jahre.
published: 16 Feb 2014
views: 143078
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607 BCE and 1914: Why these dates matter to Jehovah's Witnesses
In this special video I explain why 607 BCE and 1914 are such important dates to Jehovah's...
published: 22 Dec 2015
607 BCE and 1914: Why these dates matter to Jehovah's Witnesses
In this special video I explain why 607 BCE and 1914 are such important dates to Jehovah's Witnesses, what the relationship is between the two, and how Watchtower's chronology arises from a stubborn refusal to yield to the overwhelming historical and archaeological consensus.
For more information on Watchtower's 607 BCE chronology, click here...
http://www.jwfacts.com/watchtower/607-587.php
To read the essays of Carl Olof Jonsson in response to Watchtower's 2011 magazine articles, click here...
http://www.jwfacts.com/pdf/carl-olof-jonsson-when-jerusalem-destroyed.pdf
http://www.jwfacts.com/pdf/carl-olof-jonsson-when-jerusalem-destroyed-part-2.pdf
published: 22 Dec 2015
views: 14770
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1914~1918. A BBC History of the Great War: 1. Explosion
A BBC series from 1996 in 7 parts. Narrated by Dame Judi Dench. Uploaded from an old VHS r...
published: 05 Oct 2014
1914~1918. A BBC History of the Great War: 1. Explosion
A BBC series from 1996 in 7 parts. Narrated by Dame Judi Dench. Uploaded from an old VHS recording. I do not claim any copyrights for any of this material.
published: 05 Oct 2014
views: 82906
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The Century: America's Time - 1914-1919: Shell Shock
Part two of a 15-part series of documentaries produced by the American Broadcasting Compan...
published: 29 Dec 2013
The Century: America's Time - 1914-1919: Shell Shock
Part two of a 15-part series of documentaries produced by the American Broadcasting Company on the 20th century and the rise of the United States as a superpower.
From the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand in Sarejevo in June of 1914 to Armistice Day in November of 1918, the world was embroiled in the First World War. World War I not only shaped much of the events of the twentieth century but also was truly unique since it was the first "mechanized" war. This episode documents the development of the war and American foreign policy regarding both war and peace.
Help us caption & translate this video!
http://amara.org/v/GTiD/
published: 29 Dec 2013
views: 194988
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Margaret MacMillan: The Road to 1914
International historian Margaret MacMillan returns to The Agenda to discuss the events tha...
published: 12 Nov 2014
Margaret MacMillan: The Road to 1914
International historian Margaret MacMillan returns to The Agenda to discuss the events that led to the First World War, as chronicled in her book "The War That Ended Peace: The Road to 1914." MacMillan tells Steve Paikin why Europe's major powers made decisions that resulted in The Great War.
published: 12 Nov 2014
views: 12350
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1914: The Shaping of the Modern Muslim World - Part 1 ~ Dr. Yasir Qadhi | 15th January 2014
1914 marked the beginning of a series of catastrophic political and social changes that wo...
published: 19 Jan 2014
1914: The Shaping of the Modern Muslim World - Part 1 ~ Dr. Yasir Qadhi | 15th January 2014
1914 marked the beginning of a series of catastrophic political and social changes that would lead to, amongst other things, the abolishment of the Islamic Caliphate and the division of Muslim lands into the modern countries of the Middle East that we are all familiar with.
Those who do not learn from the past are doomed to repeat it. Muslims MUST learn the bitter realities that took place one hundred years ago, from the deceit and false promises of European powers, to the betrayals and political intrigues by local Muslim leaders (some of whose descendants continue to rule in that region to this day).
In this highly provocative and well-researched lecture, Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi enlightens us regarding the major events that set the stage for the modern Muslim world. You'll be enthralled - we guarantee it! Watch and then SHARE with others.
Recorded on 15th January 2014
published: 19 Jan 2014
views: 190914
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People's Century Part 02 1914 Killing Fields
This episode is about the events surrounding World War 1 aka The Great War. Includes all p...
published: 02 Nov 2013
People's Century Part 02 1914 Killing Fields
This episode is about the events surrounding World War 1 aka The Great War. Includes all parties involved in the war but focuses primarily on the western world.
I do not own rights to this video and do not intend to infringe upon them for personal gain. I am posting this series for educational purposes only. This is a PBS/BBC documentary series produced in the 90's that I believe should be available to the public but unfortunately it is not as of the posting of this video. This series was originally transmitted for free on public airwaves funded by tax dollars/pounds and I believe it is fair it remains available. All credits for music and content are provided in the ending credits.
published: 02 Nov 2013
views: 42906
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Europe 1815 - 1914
See the border changes in Europe every month from the final exile of Napoleon in 1815 to t...
published: 11 Apr 2014
Europe 1815 - 1914
See the border changes in Europe every month from the final exile of Napoleon in 1815 to the eve of World War I in 1914. Note that rebellions aren't necessarily shown unless front lines were involved.
published: 11 Apr 2014
views: 153517
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Sleepwalkers: How Europe Went to War in 1914 - Christopher Clark
This lecture explores new ways of understanding the crisis that brought war to Europe in t...
published: 02 Oct 2014
Sleepwalkers: How Europe Went to War in 1914 - Christopher Clark
This lecture explores new ways of understanding the crisis that brought war to Europe in the summer of 1914; reflects on some of the problems of interpretation that have dogged the debate over the war's origins; and considers the contemporary resonance of a catastrophe that is now nearly a century old.
The transcript and downloadable versions of the lecture are available from the Gresham College Website: http://www.gresham.ac.uk/lectures-and-events/sleepwalkers-how-europe-went-to-war-in-1914
Gresham College has been giving free public lectures since 1597. This tradition continues today with all of our five or so public lectures a week being made available for free download from our website. There are currently over 1,500 lectures free to access or download from the website.
Website: gresham.ac.uk
Twitter: twitter.com/GreshamCollege
Facebook: facebook.com/greshamcollege
published: 02 Oct 2014
views: 65571
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Christmas Truce of 1914, World War I - Christmas is for Sharing - Sainsbury's
Peace at the war front on Christmas day during World War I. A century ago. A real story. A...
published: 23 Dec 2014
Christmas Truce of 1914, World War I - Christmas is for Sharing - Sainsbury's
Peace at the war front on Christmas day during World War I. A century ago. A real story. An inspiration. Christmas is for sharing.
Presenting the new Sainsbury’s Christmas advert. Made in partnership with The Royal British Legion. Inspired by real events from 100 years ago.
This year’s Christmas ad from Sainsbury’s – Christmas is for sharing. Made in partnership with The Royal British Legion, it commemorates the extraordinary events of Christmas Day, 1914, when the guns fell silent and two armies met in no-man’s land, sharing gifts – and even playing football together.
The chocolate bar featured in the ad is on sale now at Sainsbury’s. All profits will go to The Royal British Legion and will benefit the armed forces and their families, past and present.
To watch a short film of the story behind the Christmas ad: http://youtu.be/2s1YvnfcFVs
To watch the making of our Christmas ad: http://youtu.be/Jx3pQWbysmM
To find out more about the ad: www.inspiration.sainsburys-live-well-for-less.co.uk/about-our-christmas-tv-ad/
Game of Truce commemorates WW1 football match
18 December 2014
On Wednesday night the spirit of the First World War Christmas truce lived on as the British and German armies played a 100th anniversary football match to mark the Christmas Truce of 1914. The match saw the British Army edging out their German counterparts, the Bundeswehr, by a single goal. All proceeds from the match will be donated to the Legion and the German Military's equivalent charity.
The match was jointly organised by the Football Association as part of its Football Remembers campaign, and Army HQ with sponsorship support from Team Army and Aldershot Town.
It honoured the spirit of the 1914 Christmas Truce using the international language of football as a fitting commemoration to the men on both sides who spent Christmas 1914 in the trenches but came together along the Western Front to joke, share whisky and schnapps and kick a ball about in no-man's land. It has come to represent a fleeting moment of humanity in a four-year conflict that killed more than 16 million troops and civilians.
Game of Truce teams
The game began with a rendition of 'Silent Night' as well as the national anthems of both countries and a minute's silence. Over 2,500 people turned out, including football legend Sir Bobby Charlton, FA Chairman Greg Dyke and Head of Army, General Sir Nicholas Carter.
Head of the Army General Sir Nick Carter was also at the game, where both sides were led out by flag bearers and mascots wearing military uniforms from 1914. "I think it shows the enduring ability of sport, and soccer in particular, to bring together factions and tribes and different people who are competing against each other, in a way that has comradeship right at the heart of the game."
British Army Team Captain Keith Emmerson said: "We are always proud to put on the Army shirt, no matter how many games you play, but especially tonight. We are all here for the rest of the Armed Forces, not just us as an army football team, but we're representing all of the Armed Forces."
The captains of the teams, British Army Sergeant Keith Emmerson (right) and German Armed Forces Master Sergeant Alexander Hess (left) shake hands prior to kick-off
The match wasn't about the final score but for the record, the British Army won 1-0.
The Legion is a firm supporter of sport within the military and is delighted to be a beneficiary charity from the Christmas Truce football match. The match is assisting the Legion to engage with a new generation of supporters and carry the Legion's message of comradeship to a broader community. Through commemorative events such as the Christmas Truce match, we are passing on the torch of Remembrance onto a younger generation ensuring there will always be a living legacy to those who sacrificed their today for our tomorrows.
Find out more about the Christmas Truce and Football Remembers here:
http://www.britishlegion.org.uk/remembrance/christmas-truce
published: 23 Dec 2014
views: 27005
