The Great War | "Our Hats We Doff to General Joffre" (Episode 4)

Episode 4 - 1914: "Our Hats We Doff to General Joffre" (1914 jingle)

The events preceding the First Battle of the Marne. The fighting retreat of BEF and the French in the West, Russian invasion of East Prussia and German counter-attack at Tannenberg. The Battle of Mons, the First Battle of Guise and preparations for the defence of Paris. Interviewees include Robert Cotton Money and Edward Spears.

WM Interview with Frederick Atkinson
https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/80003987