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How the First World War Started…

 ... as told by Blackadder.

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The more you know...

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4 Responses to “How the First World War Started…”

  1. jmcclurken Says:
    September 30th, 2007 at 5:22 am

    Simply brilliant stuff…. Who knew that “House” (Hugh Laurie) could kiss up in such a historically inaccurate way?

    Thanks for including this in your blog.

  2. Setting the stage for our WWI discussion at FSEM100RR: When Americans Came Marching Home Says:
    September 30th, 2007 at 5:24 am

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  3. Shannon Says:
    September 30th, 2007 at 1:33 pm

    I love Black Adder, quality stuff. Now I think I’ll spend a couple hours watching clips on YouTube.
    Thanks for putting this up.

  4. SF Says:
    October 1st, 2007 at 7:45 am

    The topic of satire as critique in/of a wartime period begs further research… Humor as history? Great post.

    Dr. Fernsebner
    Dept. of History and Am Studies / UMW