Between the Wars - S01E01: Versailles: The First Peace
President Woodrow Wilson's idealistic hopes for world peace through collective security clash at Versailles with the harsh old-world real-politik of Europe, which wanted to punish Germany. The resultant punitive treaty, in effect, sows the seeds of World War II. Mini-biographies of Wilson and his mysterious behing-the-scenes advisor, Colonel Edward House, who compromised Wilson's ideals. The startling effects of Wilson's bout with influenza struck him down during a critical period of negotiations. Wilson was forced to compromise his ideals, but he returned home to fight for ratification of the League of Nations.
Cast: Eric Sevareid
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Between the Wars S01E01 Synopsis
Stream Between the Wars "Versailles: The First Peace" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 1978-04-05, this episode is part of Season 1 of Between the Wars. Featuring performances from Eric Sevareid among the cast. With a runtime of 30m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this War & Politics and Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. President Woodrow Wilson's idealistic hopes for world peace through collective security clash at Versailles with the harsh old-world real-politik of Europe, which wanted to punish Germany. The resultant punitive treaty, in effect, sows the seeds of W...
