Program content copyright 2004. Based on the book by Hew Strachan. Episodes 1-4 of the 10-episode series.

Episode 1: To arms -- Origins of the crisis -- Death of an emperor -- Mobilisation -- Britain goes to war. Episode 2: Under the eagle -- To win a quick victory -- A new Germany -- Battle of the Marne, 1914 -- Life under German rule. Episode 3: Global war -- The conflict escalates -- The jewel in the crown -- The empire rallies to the cause -- The dominions join Europe's war. Episode 4: Jihad -- The cry for the holy war -- Turkey attacks Russia -- Gallipoli, the soft underbelly -- Destination Baghdad.