The Great War — Season 1, Episode 11: Hell Cannot Be So Terrible

Episode synopsis

One of the bloodiest battles in history, the fighting at Verdun continues throughout the year 1916. French and German forces suffer over 700,000 casualties.

About The Great War

A milestone 26-part history of the First World War, conceived to mark the 50th anniversary of its outbreak.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1On the Idle Hill of Summer...
• E2For Such a Stupid Reason Too...
• E3We Must Hack Our Way Through
• E4Our Hats We Doff to General Joffre
• E5This Business May Last a Long Time
• E6So Sleep Easy in Your Beds
• E7We Await the Heavenly Manna...
• E8Why Don't You Come and Help?!
• E9Please God Send Us a Victory...
• E10What Are Our Allies Doing?
• E12For Gawd's Sake Don't Send Me
• E13The Devil is Coming...