CinemaOSMovie · 2014 · 1h 0m

The Necessary War

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In a single documentary to mark the 100-year anniversary of the outbreak of the Great War, Sir Max Hastings presents the argument that although it was a great tragedy, far from being futile, the First World War was completely unavoidable.

Directed byKaren McGann

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 0m
Language
EN
Released
February 25, 2014
Studios
Blakeway Productions

Featuring

Cast & crew

1 credited
Starring
Max Hastings

Max Hastings

Self - Presenter

Creative team
Directed by
Karen McGann
Written by
Max Hastings
Max Hastings
Produced by
Karen McGann

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