The Charge That Saved the Empire: Geluveldt 1914

January. 01,0001

Rating：

5.5

Genre：

History Documentary War

Keywords：

World War I British Army

Trailer Synopsis Cast

On the 31st Oct 1914 the Germans were on the cusp of victory at Ypres. troops of the German 30th and 54th Divisions had broken the line at Geluveldt to the east of Ypres.The German troops were fired with enthusiasm as the Kaiser was said to be watching their action. If they succeeded the way to Ypres and even the coast was open, the BEF would be destroyed. This is the story of the last British reserve the 2nd Worcesters who were ordered to counter attack and drive the Germans out of Geluveld. Their attack was a success and was described by Field Marshall French as the " The Charge that saved the Empire".

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Reviews

Sexyloutak

0001/01/01

Absolutely the worst movie.

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Cleveronix

0001/01/02

A different way of telling a story

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Nessieldwi

0001/01/03

Very interesting film. Was caught on the premise when seeing the trailer but unsure as to what the outcome would be for the showing. As it turns out, it was a very good film.

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Abbigail Bush

0001/01/04

what a terribly boring film. I'm sorry but this is absolutely not deserving of best picture and will be forgotten quickly. Entertaining and engaging cinema? No. Nothing performances with flat faces and mistaking silence for subtlety.

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