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In August 1914, Europe believed war would be short, controlled, and decisive. Generals promised victory by Christmas. Politicians spoke with confidence. Crowds celebrated in the streets.

They were wrong.

This video takes you step by step through the opening days of World War I — not through battles alone, but through the decisions, miscalculations, and rigid plans that turned a political crisis into a global catastrophe. From the first mobilizations to the birth of trench warfare, this is the story of how modern war truly began.

This is not a fast-paced summary.
This is a calm, immersive reconstruction designed to help you understand why wars start, why they last, and why they are so difficult to stop once they begin.

If you are interested in deep historical storytelling, long-form war narratives, and understanding the human cost behind global conflicts, this channel is for you.

00:00 – Europe Before the Storm
02:10 – Illusions of a Short War
04:20 – Rigid Plans and Fatal Timetables
06:45 – The First Mobilizations
08:55 – When Strategy Meets Reality
11:10 – The Collapse of Early Expectations
13:25 – The Birth of Trench Warfare
15:40 – War Becomes Industrial and Endless
18:10 – Decisions That Could Not Be Reversed
20:30 – August 1914 and the World That Changed Forever

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