
Through the use of documentary footage taken by both sides, the history of World War I and its destruction of both man and machines are traced..
Albert L. Rule
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Is it worth your time? If you're a history buff who gets tired of modern documentaries with their flashy reenactments and dramatic swells of music, then yes, sit down and watch this. If you need a cohesive narrative or a clear, easy-to-follow lesson, you’re probably going to hate it. It’s messy, disjointed, and feels m...

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Albert L. Rule

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"Is it worth your time? If you're a history buff who gets tired of modern documentaries with their flashy reenactments and dramatic swells of music, then yes, sit down and watch this. If you need a cohesive narrative or a clear, easy-to-follow lesson, you’re probably going to hate it. It’s messy, disjointed, and feels more like you’re digging through an old trunk of memories than watching a structured film. The whole thing is essentially a patchwork of footage from both sides of the trenches. So..."
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