Take a deep dive into History’s biggest moments with Tom Holland & Dominic Sandbrook. Explore the stories of History’s most brutal rulers, deadly battles, and world-changing events. From the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, the Nazi conquest of Europe, and Hitler’s evil master plan for world domination, to the French Revolution, the sinking of the Titanic, or the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, Tom and Dominic bring the past to life with gripping storytelling and expert analysis, as they unpack the high-drama moments that shaped our world.
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Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUYK0BJZF3yNb2fw1EdAXUQ/join EPISODE ONE 👉 https://youtu.be/IQtMHK-0kC4 EPISODE THREE 👉 https://youtu.be/W1mtNChI_4s EPISODE FOUR 👉 https://youtu.be/OKjabkX0UxU EPISODE FIVE 👉 https://youtu.be/WErG2evYNlM EPISODE SIX 👉 https://youtu.be/lIfoz47dKrw What was Britain's first military move following the outbreak of the First World War? Where did the French launch their initial attack on the Germans? Whose army was the biggest and best of all the participants in the war? And, what unfolded at the pivotal Battle of the Ardennes in August 1914, on the frontiers of France, between the Germans and the French, and what would be the consequences of the outcome for the war as a whole? Join Dominic and Tom as they discuss, in riveting, unsparing detail, the dramatic early engagements of the First World War, and the bloody Battle of Ardennes. Join The Rest Is History Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to every series and live show tickets, a members-only newsletter, discounted books from the show, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at therestishistory.com 00:00 Who was Aubrey Herbert? The MP offered the throne of Albania 02:24 Expectations of WW1: catastrophe foretold 04:50 Britain’s war council: should the BEF go to France? 14:12 The French: splendid uniforms uniforms, and a daring plan... 20:05 Battle of the Frontiers 26:37 Charleroi: Lanrezac’s warnings ignored, French collapse begins 30:20 The Battle of Mons 42:00 French retreat as well: Joffre forced to abandon offensives 44:44 The Battle of Le Cateau: Smith-Dorrien decides to stand and fight 47:35 Le Cateau outcome: heavy losses, but strategic British success 49:04 The Great Retreat: exhaustion, refugees, collapse of morale 51:05 Sir John French proposes pulling back behind Paris 53:12 London & Paris reactions 56:09 Paris prepares for siege Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Animator: Michael Sherdyts - YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/MercenaryCamp Producer: Theo Young-Smith Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett Social Producer: Harry Balden Video Editor: Jack Meek Head of Digital and Video: Samuel Oakley Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor