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0:00:03 > 0:00:07- The First World War started - a hundred years ago, in 1914.
0:00:08 > 0:00:13- The war changed the lives - of men, women and children forever.
0:00:14 > 0:00:18- Children and young people - from all over Europe...
0:00:19 > 0:00:23- ..described their experiences - in diaries and letters.
0:00:23 > 0:00:27- These are the stories of - the Great War through their eyes.
0:00:29 > 0:00:33- One of them was an 11-year-old - French girl, Emilie Bonnet.
0:00:33 > 0:00:36- She lived in a village near Verdun.
0:00:38 > 0:00:41- We waited for the war to end.
0:00:43 > 0:00:46- The terrible years were behind us...
0:00:46 > 0:00:48- ..at last.
0:00:54 > 0:00:59- THE PUNISHMENT
0:01:04 > 0:01:08- Emilie and her brothers - waited for the war to end.
0:01:08 > 0:01:13- People all over Europe waited for - the war to end once and for all.
0:01:13 > 0:01:16- Everyone waiting for peace.
0:01:17 > 0:01:22- On November 11th, 1918, - at 11 o'clock, it happened.
0:01:23 > 0:01:26- The fighting was over.
0:01:26 > 0:01:31- After four years and three months, - the bells rang out across Europe.
0:01:32 > 0:01:34- BELLS RINGING
0:01:38 > 0:01:40- Thousands took to the streets...
0:01:41 > 0:01:46- ..in Paris, Berlin, London - and New York to sing and dance.
0:01:47 > 0:01:49- Music was everywhere.
0:01:51 > 0:01:53- People celebrated.
0:01:53 > 0:01:56- They were so relieved and happy.
0:01:58 > 0:02:00- But not everyone.
0:02:01 > 0:02:06- We silently hoped - for the same thing.
0:02:06 > 0:02:10- That at 11 o'clock, - Dad would walk in...
0:02:10 > 0:02:13- ..and everything - would be back to normal.
0:02:13 > 0:02:16- What will happen now?
0:02:16 > 0:02:18- We tried our best to be happy.
0:02:18 > 0:02:24- That's what we longed for, - for the war to end.
0:02:24 > 0:02:27- It should be the best day - of our lives.
0:02:27 > 0:02:30- Nothing. It's all over.
0:02:41 > 0:02:45- We couldn't rejoice - that the war was over.
0:02:45 > 0:02:48- In our minds, it had never ended.
0:02:56 > 0:02:59- The war had caused - terrible destruction.
0:02:59 > 0:03:05- Entire villages in Belgium - and France were wiped off the map.
0:03:06 > 0:03:10- Hundreds of castles and churches - were destroyed.
0:03:12 > 0:03:18- Millions of men, women and children - were killed.
0:03:20 > 0:03:25- No war had ever caused - so much suffering and destruction.
0:03:27 > 0:03:28- Emilie!
0:03:29 > 0:03:31- Emilie!
0:03:39 > 0:03:43- I need your help. - The tarpaulin is loose again.
0:03:47 > 0:03:52- The Germans! The Germans are coming! - The Germans are here!
0:03:52 > 0:03:54- How could that be? Didn't we win?
0:03:55 > 0:03:58- We've heard that often enough.
0:04:02 > 0:04:07- The fighting was over. Arrangements - had to be made for peace.
0:04:07 > 0:04:10- The American President - had a good idea.
0:04:10 > 0:04:14- He suggested forming - a League of Nations.
0:04:14 > 0:04:16- Every country would be represented.
0:04:17 > 0:04:22- Disputes would be settled - before they got out of control.
0:04:23 > 0:04:28- But was peace possible, after - four years of intense fighting?
0:04:32 > 0:04:34- The Germans are here!
0:04:44 > 0:04:47- Hello? Miss Bonnet? Anyone home?
0:04:48 > 0:04:50- She isn't here.
0:04:50 > 0:04:53- We've brought you prisoners of war.
0:04:53 > 0:04:55- Peter Fuchs, come here!
0:04:57 > 0:04:58- Hurry!
0:05:00 > 0:05:02- But he's a German soldier!
0:05:03 > 0:05:06- Yes. They made this mess - so they can clear it up.
0:05:09 > 0:05:11- But he might kill us!
0:05:13 > 0:05:15- We'd make him pay, I promise.
0:05:16 > 0:05:18- That could be too late for us.
0:05:20 > 0:05:21- Hello. What's going on?
0:05:21 > 0:05:23- Hello. What's going on?- - Madame Bonnet?
0:05:24 > 0:05:27- This prisoner - will help you clear up.
0:05:29 > 0:05:32- Mam, make them take him back!
0:05:32 > 0:05:34- We don't want him! Take him back!
0:05:35 > 0:05:37- We have to go. Goodbye.
0:05:38 > 0:05:40- Let's go.
0:05:43 > 0:05:45- At the end of the war...
0:05:46 > 0:05:51- ..soldiers could go home to - their families, but not the Germans.
0:05:51 > 0:05:55- The French were angry about - the destruction of their country.
0:05:56 > 0:05:59- They didn't release - the German soldiers.
0:05:59 > 0:06:02- Most were kept captive in camps.
0:06:03 > 0:06:07- Others had to work hard - as a punishment.
0:06:14 > 0:06:18- They worked on farms, - or repaired homes and roads.
0:06:21 > 0:06:24- THEY LAUGH
0:06:24 > 0:06:29- The Germans had to refill - all the trenches...
0:06:29 > 0:06:32- ..and get rid of miles - of barbed wire fences.
0:06:32 > 0:06:34- It was horrific work.
0:06:35 > 0:06:40- There were unexploded bombs - everywhere, not to mention corpses.
0:06:47 > 0:06:51- If they can't agree, - will there be another war?
0:06:51 > 0:06:53- I don't know, love.
0:06:53 > 0:06:56- Wouldn't it be great if he were Dad?
0:06:58 > 0:07:00- Where did you get that idea?
0:07:00 > 0:07:04- We would be five again. - It would be like nothing happened.
0:07:04 > 0:07:08- Our father was shorter, - with black hair and spoke French!
0:07:17 > 0:07:19- He wants to play with Tedi.
0:07:19 > 0:07:21- DOG BARKS
0:07:21 > 0:07:23- THEY LAUGH
0:07:25 > 0:07:27- Will he stay with us forever, Mam?
0:07:28 > 0:07:31- Please, Lucien. - Just carry on walking.
0:07:36 > 0:07:38- You didn't bring him food, did you?
0:07:38 > 0:07:40- You didn't bring him food, did you?- - Of course not!
0:07:41 > 0:07:42- No!
0:07:42 > 0:07:44- What's wrong?
0:07:48 > 0:07:51- The jumper...
0:07:51 > 0:07:54- ..it's Dad's jumper.
0:08:06 > 0:08:10- In Paris, the countries - that fought in the war...
0:08:11 > 0:08:13- ..discussed how to attain peace.
0:08:13 > 0:08:16- France didn't think - peace would be possible...
0:08:17 > 0:08:20- ..until Germany - was so small and weak...
0:08:20 > 0:08:24- ..it would never - attack anyone again.
0:08:24 > 0:08:30- France demanded territory and - financial compensation from Germany.
0:08:30 > 0:08:33- If Germany refused the terms...
0:08:33 > 0:08:37- ..the British naval blockade - would continue...
0:08:37 > 0:08:41- ..and German prisoners - would not be released.
0:08:41 > 0:08:45- They felt everyone - had forgotten about them.
0:08:47 > 0:08:50- How many French people did he kill, - do you think?
0:08:52 > 0:08:53- A great many.
0:08:54 > 0:08:56- That's why he's here.
0:09:00 > 0:09:02- And Daddy too?
0:09:04 > 0:09:06- Who knows.
0:09:09 > 0:09:13- Do you think he even cares - that he killed so many?
0:09:14 > 0:09:16- Does it keep him awake at night?
0:09:16 > 0:09:19- No.
0:09:19 > 0:09:22- The Germans are not like that.
0:09:22 > 0:09:25- They don't have feelings like us.
0:09:26 > 0:09:29- He has a mother and father. - Doesn't he love them?
0:09:29 > 0:09:31- What do you think?
0:09:31 > 0:09:35- If they cared for their families, - would they start the war?
0:09:35 > 0:09:40- They have killed children. - If you do that, you have no heart!
0:09:46 > 0:09:47- Where are you going?
0:09:47 > 0:09:49- Where are you going?- - I'm taking food to him.
0:09:50 > 0:09:54- Do you know what he did - to children like us?
0:10:00 > 0:10:01- No.
0:10:01 > 0:10:04- No.- - Throw it away, this minute!
0:10:04 > 0:10:07- He has worked all day. - He must be starving.
0:10:07 > 0:10:10- Lucien! - Do you want to help the Germans?
0:10:12 > 0:10:13- No.
0:10:14 > 0:10:17- Throw it away right now!
0:10:20 > 0:10:23- No. I'll take it back to Mam.
0:10:25 > 0:10:30- Hunger was a weapon too, as - the peace talks went ahead in Paris.
0:10:30 > 0:10:34- Germany refused - to sign the peace agreement.
0:10:34 > 0:10:38- German ships couldn't sail - into the country's ports.
0:10:38 > 0:10:43- The German people - did not receive enough food.
0:10:43 > 0:10:47- Children suffered the most. - They begged for bread and soup.
0:10:48 > 0:10:51- The poorest received food rations.
0:10:52 > 0:10:55- But most Germans starved.
0:10:59 > 0:11:02- He's stealing our food...
0:11:04 > 0:11:06- ..exactly like the jumper.
0:11:10 > 0:11:13- That's why he's in such good shape.
0:11:14 > 0:11:16- That's why he's so strong.
0:11:16 > 0:11:20- When we're not looking, - he steals everything.
0:11:22 > 0:11:26- Those Germans are always thieving.
0:11:30 > 0:11:35- Before the Germans came, we hid - a lot of our valuable belongings.
0:11:46 > 0:11:49- It's really strange - to see all these things again.
0:11:50 > 0:11:54- It reminds me of the days - when we were all happy...
0:11:54 > 0:11:57- ..and what we have lost forever.
0:11:57 > 0:11:59- This is Dad's.
0:12:12 > 0:12:14- If he enters the house again...
0:12:21 > 0:12:23- ..I will kill him.
0:12:45 > 0:12:48- The situation worsened - for the Germans.
0:12:49 > 0:12:54- Workers and soldiers protested. - There was fighting on the streets.
0:12:54 > 0:12:56- People died.
0:13:01 > 0:13:04- The German government - feared revolution.
0:13:04 > 0:13:09- They begged the British to allow - their ships to dock in the ports.
0:13:09 > 0:13:12- No-one should fear - the German army again.
0:13:12 > 0:13:16- But revolution, like in Russia, - would be very dangerous.
0:13:29 > 0:13:32- Lucien is afraid to sleep alone...
0:13:32 > 0:13:35- ..and waking up - to find everybody gone.
0:13:35 > 0:13:39- Maxime sleeps next to him - because we all feel the same.
0:13:40 > 0:13:43- The house is - empty without our father.
0:13:43 > 0:13:45- SUDDEN SOUND
0:13:49 > 0:13:52- He is in the house.
0:13:56 > 0:13:58- Get the gun!
0:13:59 > 0:14:00- Hurry!
0:14:38 > 0:14:40- Where are you going?
0:14:42 > 0:14:43- Stay here!
0:14:43 > 0:14:44- Stay here!- - No!
0:14:50 > 0:14:53- But France and Britain - were determined not to yield.
0:14:54 > 0:14:58- If Germany didn't sign - the peace treaty...
0:14:58 > 0:15:02- ..the two countries - were prepared to resume fighting.
0:15:02 > 0:15:06- It seemed that - the First World War would restart.
0:15:13 > 0:15:15- Mum?
0:15:18 > 0:15:20- Where is the German?
0:15:26 > 0:15:28- Those are Dad's clothes!
0:15:29 > 0:15:32- It wasn't the German - we heard, but Mum.
0:15:33 > 0:15:35- That made Maxime even angrier.
0:15:41 > 0:15:44- Where did you find that gun?
0:15:46 > 0:15:48- Give me the gun!
0:15:50 > 0:15:52- Give me the gun!
0:15:55 > 0:15:56- Maxime.
0:16:01 > 0:16:04- What is the point?
0:16:05 > 0:16:07- The soldier hadn't stolen from us.
0:16:07 > 0:16:09- Every time we slept...
0:16:10 > 0:16:14- ..Mum took him food, wine, - and sometimes clean clothes.
0:16:16 > 0:16:18- Please, Maxime.
0:16:20 > 0:16:21- Out of my way!
0:16:21 > 0:16:24- Be calm. Calm!
0:16:30 > 0:16:31- DOOR OPENS
0:16:32 > 0:16:34- I will kill him!
0:16:36 > 0:16:38- Keep away from my mother.
0:16:43 > 0:16:46- The war is over!
0:16:49 > 0:16:50- Not for us!
0:16:54 > 0:16:55- BLANK SHOT
0:16:56 > 0:16:57- BLANK SHOT
0:16:57 > 0:16:58- Please stop!
0:16:58 > 0:17:00- BLANK SHOT
0:17:02 > 0:17:05- Why do you stay? Go back to Germany!
0:17:07 > 0:17:09- It's over. You win, I lose.
0:17:10 > 0:17:12- Really? So what did we win?
0:17:14 > 0:17:15- It's over!
0:17:15 > 0:17:18- It's over!
0:17:23 > 0:17:24- It's over!
0:17:40 > 0:17:45- On June 28, 1919, - Germany signed the peace treaty.
0:17:45 > 0:17:47- It was exactly five years...
0:17:47 > 0:17:53- ..after the assassination - of Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo...
0:17:53 > 0:17:55- ..the event that started the war.
0:17:56 > 0:17:59- Germany and its allies - were blamed for the war.
0:18:00 > 0:18:01- They were punished.
0:18:02 > 0:18:06- They had to pay back - for all the destruction.
0:18:06 > 0:18:10- They would never be allowed - to have a big army again.
0:18:11 > 0:18:16- Germany lost more territory - to neighbouring countries.
0:18:16 > 0:18:19- Alsace-Lorraine was given to France.
0:18:20 > 0:18:25- New countries were formed, - like Poland and Czechoslovakia.
0:18:27 > 0:18:32- But German prisoners of war - were still not allowed home...
0:18:32 > 0:18:34- ..although peace now reigned.
0:18:36 > 0:18:37- Your father owns it.
0:18:42 > 0:18:44- I am very sorry.
0:18:58 > 0:19:01- Sometimes the wind began to rise...
0:19:02 > 0:19:06- ..when my father - worked in the fields.
0:19:08 > 0:19:10- I used to take it to him.
0:19:19 > 0:19:20- He put it on...
0:19:22 > 0:19:25- ..not because he was cold...
0:19:27 > 0:19:29- ..but just for me...
0:19:33 > 0:19:36- ..so that I hadn't taken it in vain.
0:19:42 > 0:19:45- That's what my father was like.
0:19:50 > 0:19:55- The more Maxime talked about our - father, the less angry he became...
0:19:55 > 0:19:58- ..as if he could let go, - word by word.
0:20:00 > 0:20:03- I looked for you everywhere.
0:20:09 > 0:20:12- Let's go!
0:20:20 > 0:20:23- That's a good jumper.
0:20:30 > 0:20:34- The Germans thought - the treaty was pure revenge.
0:20:34 > 0:20:38- They were angry because - of the harsh punishment...
0:20:38 > 0:20:40- ..and the lost territory.
0:20:46 > 0:20:52- This anger led to a war which was - even bloodier and more horrific...
0:20:52 > 0:20:55- ..the Second World War.
0:21:02 > 0:21:05- After years of war and captivity...
0:21:05 > 0:21:09- ..the last German soldiers - arrived home in 1922.
0:21:10 > 0:21:13- But for hundreds - of thousands of others...
0:21:13 > 0:21:15- ..it was too late.
0:21:21 > 0:21:22- Wait!
0:21:27 > 0:21:30- Mum, is he leaving us forever?
0:21:32 > 0:21:33- Yes.
0:21:40 > 0:21:42- For you.
0:21:44 > 0:21:46- From Maxime.
0:21:47 > 0:21:49- Where is he?
0:21:55 > 0:21:57- Thanks.
0:21:58 > 0:22:01- Why does he have to go?
0:22:02 > 0:22:04- Can't he stay with us?
0:22:05 > 0:22:06- Sh!
0:22:07 > 0:22:10- Thanks for everything.
0:22:13 > 0:22:17- It was like saying - goodbye to our father again.
0:22:17 > 0:22:19- Goodbye.
0:22:19 > 0:22:20- Goodbye.- - Goodbye.
0:22:21 > 0:22:24- But this time, the war was over.
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