Скачать или смотреть WWI: 02. August 1914 - The Collision – Old Tactics vs. Modern War

The "War of Movement" begins. In this episode of The Critical Context, we analyze the massive opening maneuvers of the Great War. August 1914 was a clash of eras: armies in bright 19th-century uniforms marching directly into the teeth of 20th-century machine gun fire.

We break down the sheer scale of the German invasion through Belgium, the failure of the French "Plan XVII," and the shock of modern technology that devastated the old order. While the West burns, we also look East, where the Russian army faces a catastrophic disaster at Tannenberg.

The month ends with the German army in sight of the Eiffel Tower. Paris is about to fall.

In this video, we cover:
The Schlieffen Plan in Action: The logic behind the massive German right hook.
Tactical Shock: Cavalry charges vs. Machine Guns.
The Battle of the Frontiers: France’s disastrous early offensives.
Disaster in the East: A brief look at the Battle of Tannenberg.
The Cliffhanger: The Allies in full retreat toward Paris.

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