The First World War From Above
The story of the Great War told from a unique new aerial perspective. Featuring two remarkable historical finds, including a piece of archive footage filmed from an airship in summer 1919, capturing the trenches and battlefields in a way that has rarely been seen before. It also features aerial photographs taken by First World War pilots - developed for the first time in over ninety years - that show not only the devastation inflicted during the fighting, but also quirks and human stories visible only from above.
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The First World War From Above
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Nov 7, 2010
Runtime
1h 0m
Genres
Documentary, History, War, TV Movie
User Score
74%
Original Title
The First World War From Above
Production Companies
BBC
Director
Mark Radice
Description
The story of the Great War told from a unique new aerial perspective. Featuring two remarkable historical finds, including a piece of archive footage filmed from an airship in summer 1919, capturing the trenches and battlefields in a way that has rarely been seen before. It also features aerial photographs taken by First World War pilots - developed for the first time in over ninety years - that show not only the devastation inflicted during the fighting, but also quirks and human stories visible only from above.