About this episode

The episode discusses the grim events of 1916 during World War One, highlighting key battles and the resulting human toll.

1916 is one of the most depressing years in human history and today we're covering it. This is the year that makes World War One the horror it is. This is the year of Verdun, of the Somme, and of countless deaths on other fronts. It is also the year everyone starts wondering: will it all be worth it? Support Western Civ

People in this episode

Host: Adam Walsh

Topics covered

• World War One
• 1916
• historical events
• military history
• casualties
• human suffering

Keywords

• 1916
• World War One
• Verdun
• the Somme
• military history
• casualties
• human suffering

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