A World in Arms Britain's War Against Napoleon

A World in Arms Britain's War Against Napoleon (2002)

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The Revolution of 1789 transformed France from decadent monarchy to modern state. It threw up the first citizen's army and introduced the concept of Total War. Under the leadership of Napoleon Bonaparte, the greatest general of his age, France established a mighty empire. Its haughty ambitions naturally brought it into conflict with the British Empire, and the war that erupted as a result shook the world ... It was, truly, the first 'world war'. As empires clashed, five million people died in fighting that raged from Russia to Spain and from Java to the Caribbean. And when it ended with the British Empire triumphant and French ambitions crushed, nothing would ever be the same again. This major three-part series from Channel 4 brings to life the story of that epic war, combining expert commentary and analysis with dramatic battle re-enactments and journal and diary entries from those who fought. It provides vivid accounts of the key battles at Trafalgar and Waterloo as well as many lesser-known engagements, and reveals how a new kind of warfare and world was born in the maelstrom of conflict.

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Scheduleevery Monday (48 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E03FreedomFeb 4, 2002
S01E02NaviesJan 28, 2002
S01E01ArmiesJan 22, 2002
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'A World in Arms Britain's War Against Napoleon' premiered in 2002.

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The TV show 'A World in Arms Britain's War Against Napoleon' was narrated by Simon Schama.

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'A World in Arms Britain's War Against Napoleon' explores the impact of Britain's war against Napoleon and its significance in shaping history.

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'A World in Arms Britain's War Against Napoleon' covers events such as the Battle of Waterloo, the Peninsular War, and the Treaty of Tilsit.

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'A World in Arms Britain's War Against Napoleon' highlights figures like Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, Napoleon Bonaparte, and Horatio Nelson.

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