World War I. The Day the guns stopped firing: 1918

United States, 1965

Film
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Focuses on events influencing Germany’s decision to ask for a negotiated settlement of World War I; the reaction of Germany and the Allies to news of the armistice; and the long range implications of peace. Narrated by Robert Ryan.

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Credits

production company

CBS

Duration

00:17:13:00

Production places
United States
Production dates
1965

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

503717

Language

English

Subject categories

Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1914-1918 - Europe

Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1914-1918 - History

Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1914-1918 - Peace

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Germany - Politics and government

Educational & Instructional

Educational & Instructional → Educational films

Historical films

History → Germany - History - 1918-1933

History → World War, 1914-1918 - History

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Black and White

Holdings

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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