WWI: The First Modern War - Season 1 Episode 3 Clouds of Death
The Germans, ignoring international treaties they signed, were first to weaponize a chemical. In this case it was chlorine–a highly toxic ingredient used in the manufacture of chemical dyes of which they had a huge supply. Their action unleashed an escalation of poison gas weapons as both sides developed different chemicals and more effective counter measures. Their use of culminated in a bold British plan that unfolded beneath the battlefield at Messine Ridge. British mining and explosive experts planted 450 tons of high explosive hidden in a network of tunnels under Messine ridge. When ignited, they created the biggest land mine in history–killing 10,000 German soldiers. The explosion rattled windows at 10 Downing St., 140 miles away and registered as an earthquake in Switzerland.
Year: 2014
Genre: Documentary, War & Politics
Country: United States of America
Studio: History
Director:
Cast: Tom Bromhead, David Silbey, Harry Pritchett
Crew: Susan Werbe (Director), Paul Wooding (Producer), Henrietta Mitchell (Associate Producer), Toby Groom (Editor), Paul Wooding (Executive Producer), Steve Maher (Executive Producer)
First Air Date: Jul 26, 2014
Last Air date: Jul 26, 2014
Season: 1 Season
Episode: 4 Episode
Runtime: 45 minutes
IMDb: 7.00/10 by 5.00 users
Popularity: 1.392
Language: English, French
Keyword : world war i, miniseries
Season
Season 1
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