The Great War

Season 2 Episode 42: Learning Lessons From Loos - Bulgaria Enters The War - Week 64

By the numbers the Battle of Loos was a defeat for the British Army but they learned valuable lessons for the future on the Western Front. The creeping artillery barrage is used for the first time successfully and it is apparent that assault tactics have to be rethought completely. On the Balkans, Bulgaria officially declares war on Serbia and joins the Central Powers Germany, Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman Empire. On the same day they invade Serbia which is now in real trouble.

Genre:

Documentary, War & Politics

Seasons:

13

Episodes:

348

Cast:

Indy Neidell

Quality:

HD

Duration:

9 min

First Air:

2014

Rating:

9.3