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The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century

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The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century is a 1996 documentary series that aired on PBS. It chronicles World War I over eight episodes. It was narrated by Dame Judi Dench in the UK and Salome Jens in the United States. The series…

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Explosion
Nov 10, 1996
E2
Stalemate
Nov 17, 1996
E3
What if... Total War
Nov 24, 1996
E4
Slaughter
Dec 1, 1996
E5
Mutiny
Dec 8, 1996
E6
Collapse
Dec 15, 1996
E7
Legacy
Dec 22, 1996
E8
War Without End
Dec 29, 1996

Cast

SJSalome Jens
Salome Jens
Narrator (voice)

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How many seasons are in The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century?

The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century has 1 season in total (8 episodes). The series concluded in 1996.

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Yes — all 8 episodes across 1 season of The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century are out and available to stream.

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No — The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

Is The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century based on a true story?

Yes — The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).