Channel: History Bombs

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Description: History Bombs WW1 history lessons and teaching materials now available at historybombs.com 💣 Welcome to World War One! Starting with the causes of the First World War, this video introduces key events including the Western Front, the Gallipoli campaign, the Battle of the Somme and the Russian Revolution. This video covers: 💣 A chronology of the key events, battles and figures that defined World War 1. 💣 A look at the causes of World War 1, including Kaiser Wilhelm II's antagonistic behaviour and the alliance between France, Russia and Britain. 💣 A look at key battles and campaigns including the Western Front, Gallipoli campaign, Battle of the Somme and the Russian Revolution. World War 1 was a global conflict that lasted from 1914 - 1918 and had a significant long-term impact on the development of Europe throughout the 20th century. Germany's expansionistic leader, Kaiser Wilhelm II, is often cited as a key cause of the conflict, which escalated quickly after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand by Gavrilo Princip in Sarajevo (28 June 1914). From the assassination to the Armistice 11th November 1918, this video charts the course of the Great War. 👇 Click time to skip to scene 👇 0:18 - Introduction 0:40 - Kaiser Wilhelm II 1:12 - Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand 1:20 - Slide to war 1:40 - Western Front 2:03 - Your Country Needs You / Gallipoli campaign 2:18 - Chemical weapons 2:36 - Volunteer nurses 3:04 - Brusilov offensive 3:35 - Sinking of the Lusitania 4:35 - US enter the war 4:59 - Creeping barrage 5:18 - Armistice 🙌 Connect with us on your favourite social platforms for behind-the-scenes content! Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/historybombs Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/historybombs Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/historybombs 💣 What was your favourite scene? 💣 What video would YOU like to see next? Let us know in the comments below! Thanks for watching 'History of World War 1 (in One Take)' by History Bombs. CAST Presenter: Chris Hobbs Gavrilo Princip/British Soldier: Tom Dangerfield Kaiser Wilhelm II/British Soldier: Jackson Davies Tsar Nicholas II: Ed Gamble General Joffre/British Volunteer Nurse: Lucy Fennell British Officer: Kieran Barton General Kitchener/Vladimir Lenin: Tom Tokley British Messenger/American Soldier: Freddy Waller CREW Producer, Writer, Music: Chris Hobbs Production Manager: Claire O’Brien Director: Ellie Rogers Steadicam Operator: Ilana Garrard Focus Puller: Finn Margrie-Jones Camera Assistant: Christian Leake Costumes: Hampshire Wardrobe Pyrotechnics: Paul Heddell Sign up to our BAFTA award-winning website at 👉 historybombs.com Support History Bombs and access exclusive behind-the-scenes content on Patreon! 👉 patreon.com/historybombs #historybombs #ww1 #historyteacher #ks3history #ks4history #commoncore