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The First World War From Above

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The story of the Great War told from a unique new aerial perspective. Featuring two remarkable historical finds, including a piece of archive footage filmed from an airship in summer 1919, capturing the trenches and battlefields in a way that has rarely been seen before. It also features aerial photographs taken by First World War pilots - developed for the first time in over ninety years - that show not only the devastation inflicted during the fighting, but also quirks and human stories visible only from above.

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What is The First World War From Above (2010) about?

The story of the Great War told from a unique new aerial perspective. Featuring two remarkable historical finds, including a piece of archive footage filmed from an airship in summer 1919, capturing the trenches and battlefields in a way that has rarely been seen before. It also features aerial photographs taken by First World War pilots - developed for the first time in over ninety years - that…

Who stars in The First World War From Above?

The First World War From Above stars Fergal Keane (Self - Host), Jacques Trolley de Prévaux (Self - Pilot (archive footage)), Nick Saunders (Self - Archeologist), Dave Parry (Self - Aerial Photography Expert), Birger Stichelbaut (Self - Archaeologist). The film was directed by Mark Radice.

How long is The First World War From Above?

The First World War From Above has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2010.

Is The First World War From Above worth watching?

The First World War From Above holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. Fans of Documentary, History, War are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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