The Long Road to War
In the summer of 1914, the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand triggers a seismic shift in world history. As alliances activate and empires unravel, nations are swept into a catastrophic war fueled by ambition, fear, and pride. This series traces the crucial first month—from a political murder in Sarajevo to the full-scale outbreak of the First World War.
In the summer of 1914, the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand triggers a seismic shift in world history. As alliances activate and empires unravel, nations are swept into a catastrophic war fueled by ambition, fear, and pride. This series traces the crucial first month—from a political murder in Sarajevo to the full-scale outbreak of the First World War.
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