Brothers at War

A look back at a cruel conflict, the Franco-Prussian War (1870-71), which changed the political geography of Europe and sowed the seeds of a deep antagonism between France and Germany that culminated in two world wars. Excerpts from the diaries of the witnesses, photographs and painted panoramas tell the truth about a forgotten war.

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Created By

Hermann Pölking-Eiken Linn Sackarnd

Status

Ended

Original Name

Der Bruderkrieg – Deutsche und Franzosen (1870/71)

First Air Date

February 18, 2020

Last Air Date

February 25, 2020

Seasons

Episodes

Language

English, French, German

Production Companies

LOOKS ZDF Toute L'Histoire Mediawan Thematics ARTE

Networks

ARTE Toute l'Histoire

S01E03

The Diaries of a Prussian Lieutenant Colonel

Lieutenant-Colonel Paul Bronsart von Schellendorff greatly contributed to the success of the army of the Prussian King William I. He also led the preliminary negotiations for the surrender of the French in Sedan. In his secret war diary, he recounted his daily life with almost scientific precision.

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