Battle of Nations

Overview

In August and September 1918 the German Army suffers defeat after defeat, overwhelmed by Allied superiority in supplies, men and machinery – a crushing experience for a devout nationalist like the young Walter Model. The emerging American tank troops have been trained by Lieutenant Colonel George S. Patton. At the end of September 1918, he leads some tanks into battle and is wounded. Recovering from his wounds he witnesses the end of World War One. Germany has been brought to its knees. But could the bitter pill of defeat have created a generation of young Germans, ready to avenge the humiliation of WWI?

Episode Information

Guest Stars

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Stig Förster

Self - Military Historian

Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany

Self (archive footage)

Hew Strachan

Self - Historian

Vladimir Lenin

Self (archive footage)

Erich Ludendorff

Self (archive footage)

Piet Chielens

Self - Museum Director