The Great Underground War

2014
The Great Underground War

Seasons & Episodes

  • 1

EP1 The Mines of Ypres Aug 10, 2014

The British successfully used a mining technique known as 'clay kicking' to plant mines under German tunnels during three battles in Flanders. 500,000 soldiers were killed for 900 metres of gains.

EP2 Monte Paterno Aug 10, 2014

A personal account of the tragic battles that unfolded amid the sharp gullies and ravines of the Dolomites, requiring men to perform the nearly impossible: excavate and tunnel through solid granite in freezing weather.

EP3 Vauquois, Hill of Death Aug 10, 2014

For three years, the Germans and French blow each other up with massive explosions, using a maze of underground galleries and tunnels. This story is told through the preserved diaries of Herman Hoppe, a German engineer who built many of the tunnels.

EP4 Col di Lana Aug 10, 2014

Exploring trenches and tunnels and interviewing descendants of the Austrians and Italians who fought under and above the treacherous terrain of the Dolomite mountains.

EP5 The Secret of the Somme Aug 10, 2014

An exploration of newly discovered fortresses, dugouts, and bunkers tells the story of the innovative German engineering that made defenses resistant to massive bombardments.
Synopsis

A five-part series that explores the forgotten story of the incredible engineering feats and secret survival techniques of five legendary battles fought underground during World War I.

... View More
Stream Online

The movie is currently not available onine

Cast

Director

Producted By

Millstream Films

The Great Underground War Trailers,Teasers and Images

  • Top Credited Cast