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EPISODE · Jul 31, 2025 · 27 MIN

National World War One Memorial (1/6)

from Road Trip Stories: The History · host Grant Rothberg

Part One of our six-part series on the history that led to the National World War One Memorial.In nineteen-fourteen, the great powers of Europe believed they were at the height of civilization. Yet a web of alliances, a relentless arms race, and simmering nationalism created a powder keg. We explore how the assassination of a single archduke in Sarajevo could act as the spark that ignited a global inferno, shattering the illusion of a short, glorious war and creating the brutal stalemate of the Western Front.Visionaries can see potential where others only see mud.Road Trip Stories are made possible by the generous support of our partners. Let the experts at Rothberg Realty Group help with your next real estate need. They know the meaning of the American Dream of homeownership. Text or call Grant and his team a shot at (281) 688-6551.

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