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The Iron Thrones are Falling

Episode 25 of 26

Classic BBC series. The penultimate episode recounts the collapse of Germany's Austro-Hungarian and Bulgarian allies.

The penultimate episode recounts the collapse of Germany's Austro-Hungarian and Bulgarian allies. In September 1918 Bulgaria, her forces routed in Serbia, finally capitulated. In Italy, the decisive clash came late in October, when the Austrians were resoundingly defeated at the battle of the Piave. One by one Germany's satellite powers were dropping away, leaving Germany fighting - and facing defeat - alone.

40 minutes

Credits

RoleContributor
NarratorMichael Redgrave
ProducerTony Essex
ProducerGordon Watkins
WriterGordon Watkins
WriterJohn Williams

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