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Dive into the tumultuous depths of World War I with our latest video as we unravel the strategic maneuvers, intense battles, and shifting tides of fortune that defined this pivotal conflict. From the relentless siege of Verdun to the bold gamble of unrestricted submarine warfare, the narrative unfolds with gripping detail, illuminating the high stakes and fierce determination that characterized this era. Witness the rise of new commanders, the monumental decisions that shaped the course of history, and the harrowing experiences of soldiers on both sides as they grappled with the realities of war. Join us on a journey through the trenches and battlefields of the Western Front, where courage clashed with chaos and the fate of nations hung in the balance. Discover the untold stories and pivotal moments that continue to resonate a century later, in a narrative that brings the past to life with vivid clarity and compelling insight. Don't miss this immersive exploration of one of the most consequential chapters in human history. What Is Downfall 1918: The Destruction of Germany Downfall 1918 is a historical and chronological series that uses archived photos, painstakingly retouched and animated via 2.5d parallax, to tell the story of the downfall of Germany during World War 1 and the consequences this lead to in the days and weeks following the armistace. Sources: Kershaw, I. (2016). To hell and back. Penguin Books. (Pages 54-55) Martin Matrix Evans (2017). 1918 : The Year Of Victories. (Pages 7, 11) "The End of World War 1." BBC Bitesize: Weimar Germany, 1918-1924. Accessed March 01, 2021. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/z8vt9qt/revision/1#:~:text=In%201918%20293%2C000%20Germans%20died,Its%20chemical%20industry%20virtually%20collapsed "1918: Spring Offensive and Advance to Victory." New Zealand History. Accessed March 03, 2021. https://nzhistory.govt.nz/war/western-front-1918#:~:text=The%20collapse%20of%20Russia's%20resistance,divisions%20to%20the%20Western%20Front. Music: StudioKolomna - Battle Song (Main Track) Lacrimosa - Mozart (Requiem in D Minor) (Aria Version)

Volk ans Gewehr (People to Arms) was the refrain of the very popular 1931 German song "Siehst du im Osten das Morgenrot" (Do you see dawn in the east). The song was written by Arno Pardun, who dedicated it to Joseph Goebbels. It contains strong allusions to the well-known workers' song 'Brothers, to the sun, to freedom', a German communist song laer adopted by the Third Reich. The song was first heard at a rally in the Berlin Sportpalast on 8 January 1932 by about 150 Sturmabteilung (SA) people of Standard 7 and performed publicly by the Fuhsel Chapel. In the following years, it became one of the most played National Socialist songs. In the 1930s, it was mainly used as an SA marching song. It was also a compulsory song for the Reichsarbeitsdienst. During World War II, it was used as a military song - not least because it was included in the soldier's song book Morgen marschieren wir (Tomorrow we march). The song was used as the interval signal of Reichssender Berlin. In 1944, the song was again opted for use by the Volkssturm. The Volkssturm (German: 'people's storm') was a national militia established by Germany during the last months of World War II. It was set up by the NSDAP on the orders of Adolf Hitler and established on 25 September 1944. It was staffed by conscripting males between the ages of 16 and 60 years, who were not already serving in some military unit. The Volkssturm comprised one of the final components of the total war promulgated by Propaganda Minister Joseph Goebbels, part of a Third Reich endeavor to overcome their enemies' military strength through force of will.