The Great Underground War

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.

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Created By	Paul Russell Andrea Vogt
Status	Ended
Original Name	The Great Underground War
First Air Date	August 10, 2014
Last Air Date	August 10, 2014
Seasons	1
Episodes	5
Episode Runtime	45min
Language	—
Original Language	English
Production Countries	United Kingdom
Production Companies	Crowned Impala Communications Millstream Films
Networks	Fact TV UK

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The Secret of the Somme

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

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