Between the Wars

A sober, archival history lesson that lets real newsreel footage carry the drama of a world sliding toward catastrophe.

Created by

Scott Garen

Genres

War & politics, Documentary

Starring

Eric Sevareid

Overview

This classic series follows the events that sparked the greatest conflict of the century, capturing the drama, the excitement and the ideological juxtapositions of these crucial years. Former CBS News correspondent and commentator Eric Sevareid, one of the world's most respected figures in journalism, presents this extraordinary series featuring stunning original newsreels, soundtracks, and rare archival footage.

How it feels

Earnest, tense, dark and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Politics, war, power, fate

Content

Mild violence and gore. No sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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