War in the Trenches - World War I Stalemate and Its Cultural Impact

Explore the brutal realities of trench warfare in World War I through this 50-minute lecture from Yale University's European Civilization course. Delve into the failure of Germany's offensive strategy and the subsequent shift to defensive tactics, examining the devastating impact of trenches, barbed wire, and deadly artillery. Analyze the French mutinies of 1917, driven by the horrors of trench warfare, and understand the war's profound cultural impact on combatant nations. Investigate key turning points, including the Russian Revolution and American involvement, and grasp the unprecedented scale of destruction that defined the Great War. Gain insights into the Battle of the Marne, the legacy of the conflict, and its far-reaching consequences for European civilization.