Brothers at War

tv show

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3 total episodes

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1 seasons

First Aired February 18, 2020

Overview

A look back at a cruel conflict, the Franco-Prussian War (1870-71), which changed the political geography of Europe and sowed the seeds of a deep antagonism between France and Germany that culminated in two world wars. Excerpts from the diaries of the witnesses, photographs and painted panoramas tell the truth about a forgotten war.

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The Diaries of a Prussian Lieutenant Colonel

Season 1 - Episode 3 - 1h 52m

Air Date

February 25, 2020

Overview

Lieutenant-Colonel Paul Bronsart von Schellendorff greatly contributed to the success of the army of the Prussian King William I. He also led the preliminary negotiations for the surrender of the French in Sedan. In his secret war diary, he recounted his daily life with almost scientific precision.