The Necessary War
2014•1h 0m•Released
Documentary
In a single documentary to mark the 100-year anniversary of the outbreak of the Great War, Sir Max Hastings presents the argument that although it was a great tragedy, far from being futile, the First World War was completely unavoidable.
Director
Karen McGann
Writer
Max Hastings
Languages
English
Studio
Blakeway Productions
Cast
Max Hastings
Self - Presenter
Production
Company
Blakeway Productions
Producer
Karen McGann
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