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The Great War

Documentary

The American experience during World War I, beginning with Woodrow Wilson's vision for a new democratic world order and the mobilization of an army to fight in France.

Apr 10, 20171 seasons3 episodesEndedEN

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Oliver Platt

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Blythe Danner

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Brandon J. Dirden

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Josh Hamilton

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Eric Loscheider

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Campbell Scott

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Seasons

Season 1

3 episodes

Premiered Apr 10, 2017

Episodes

1–3 of 3

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Ep 1

Part 1

Apr 10, 2017

114m

In the summer of 1917, at docks up and down the eastern seaboard, thousands of American soldiers boarded ships bound for France. They were the vanguard of a new American army, about to enter the most destructive war the world had ever known. For President Woodrow Wilson, the war was a crusade “to make the world safe for democracy,” a chance to transform the international order in America’s image.

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Ep 2

Part 2

Apr 11, 2017

114m

As patriotism sweeps the nation — stifling free speech and dissent — a diverse group of men become the country’s first mass conscripted army.

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Ep 3

Part 3

Apr 12, 2017

114m

As the war ends, America is forever transformed by the violent and bloody conflict. And while many herald the peace, others worry about democracy at home.