Outbreak of the First World War, The

Synopsis

Centres on an interview with Professor Fritz Fischer and the debate surrounding his thesis that a general war was planned by the leadership of Germany to prevent the growth of Slav power. This offers an interesting exercise in interpreting conflicting evidence and ends with the suggestion that the outbreak of war was by no means as widely popular as has been supposed. Presented by Professor V R Berghahn with Professor Fritz Fischer.

Series

Warwick History Videos, Series

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 30 min.

Year of production

1988

Availability

Sale; 1996 sale: £19.99 (+VAT inc. p&p)

Notes

Reviewed by British Council in FVR 193.

Documentation

Accompanying teacher’s notes with bibliography.

Uses

A-level and undergraduate history.*

Subjects

History

Keywords

World War 1

Credits

Producer

Ian Thompson

Contributor

J J Scarisbrick

Cast

Fritz Fischer
Volker R Berghahn

Production Company

Name

University of Warwick Audio-Visual Centre

Sponsor

Name

Lloyds Bank

Name

University of Warwick, Department of History

Distributor

Name

Any Other Business

Phone

01926 423782

Fax

01926 423782

Address

6 Regency House
Newbold Terrace
Leamington Spa CV32 4HD

Notes

See: Any Other Business