1916: The Year of Battles (WW1 Documentary)

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1916 was a watershed year for the First World War. In the summer multiple gigantic offensives were taking place simultaneously, the biggest naval battle in history up until that point was fought and even smaller fronts didnt remain quiet.

Chapters:
00:00 Battle of Verdun
23:44 Italian Front 1916
29:54 Brusilov Offensive
56:17 Middle East 1916
01:00:40 Battle fof the Somme
01:20:13 Romanian and Balkan Front 1916
01:24:59 Battle of Jutland
01:27:34 Rest of the World 1916
01:35:13 Conclusion

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Additional Sources:
Battle of Verdun: https://youtu.be/n4aX3bwwPHc?siiAUhVgxClmHZGQqw
Brusilov Offensive: https://youtu.be/lMUxtLaTFwI?si8v30IWCyr6ge-fgy
Battle of the Somme: https://youtu.be/9BD1EcPZjCM?siQAGrSCjYpaycbAen


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