The Great Underground War
Overview
"The Great Underground War" is a captivating five-part series that delves into the extraordinary engineering innovations and covert survival strategies employed in five iconic underground battles of World War I. Uncover the hidden narratives and remarkable resilience of soldiers who fought beneath the surface, highlighting the ingenuity that turned the tide in these lesser-known yet pivotal confrontations. Through immersive storytelling and expert insights, the series reveals the untold stories of courage and innovation that occurred far from the battlefield above.
Episodes
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1
The Mines of Ypres
The British employed a mining method called 'clay kicking' to place explosives beneath German tunnels across three battles in Flanders. This strategy ...
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2
Monte Paterno
A firsthand narrative details the harrowing confrontations that took place in the steep gorges and valleys of the Dolomites, where soldiers faced the ...
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3
Vauquois, Hill of Death
Over a span of three years, the Germans and the French engage in a relentless battle, unleashing tremendous explosions while navigating an intricate n...
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4
Col di Lana
Delving into the trenches and tunnels, the team conducts interviews with the descendants of the Austrians and Italians who battled both beneath and at...
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5
The Secret of the Somme
A journey into recently unearthed fortresses, dugouts, and bunkers reveals the remarkable German engineering that enabled these structures to withstan...