Mons 'Line of Fire': The First Battle of World War I

UPC 15022802210208

Product Details

• Brand: Pegasus Entertainment
• Genre: Documentary, Military History
• Release Year: 2002
• Runtime: Approx. 48 minutes
• Audio: Dolby Digital
• Language: English
• Aspect Ratio: 4:3
• Region: 0, PAL

Overview

"Mons" is a compelling documentary that takes viewers back to the first battle of World War I, where the small British Expeditionary Force encountered the full weight of the German 1st Army advancing towards Paris under the Schlieffen Plan. Expertly combining rare archival footage, insightful graphics, and atmospheric reenactments, this program vividly brings to life the intense firefight and subsequent British withdrawal from the canal salient.

As the British forces moved into Belgium on the left flank of the French 5th Army, they faced overwhelming German numbers and caused heavy casualties to the enemy's infantry. However, news of the French Army's retreat on the right flank prompted the British to withdraw, culminating in the Battle of Le Cateau, a hard-fought rearguard action.

Interesting Facts

• The documentary highlights the bravery and sacrifices of British soldiers during the Battle of Mons, including the exploits of legendary figures like John Parr and Theodore Wright.
• It features authoritative commentary from leading military historians from the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, providing expert analysis and context.
• The program is part of the acclaimed "Line of Fire" series, which utilizes cutting-edge graphics and reenactments to explore historic battles from a unique perspective.

Scene Selection

1. Introduction
2. Britain Declares War
3. British Expeditionary Forces
4. The Battle
5. The Heroes
6. The Retreat
7. The Battle of Le Cateau
8. Conclusion

From Backside:

The small British Expeditionary Force, maving up into Belgium on the left flank of the French 5th Army, met with the full weight of the German 15 Army advancing towards Paris under the Schlieffen Plan. A short but intense fire fight where the British caused heavy casualties to the thick masses of enemy infantry - was followed by a British withdrawal out of the canal salient. This manoeuvre was made more urgent by news that the French Army on the right flank was in retreat.

ABOUT LINE OF FIRE

'Line of Fire' is history with a difference. For the first time, the great battlefields of war are presented in a unique animated environment, providing new insights into military history's most compelling events. Each powerful episode combines unrivalled graphics with atmospheric recreations to analyse every facet of famous battles from the medieval period to modern times.