The Spring Offensive

S1, E1: It's early 1918 and the Germans have launched a 'shock and awe' offensive, advancing 60KM in only three days. This onslaught triggers a leadership crisis. The Allies realize they must perfect a new way of waging war to deliver ultimate victory. As this dramatic history documentary on BBC Select illustrates, this different approach would completely change WWI, and the way future wars were fought.