Through original diaries, letters, and memoirs, this unforgettable documentary tells how the lives of regular British men and women were transformed by the Great War, told in their own words. Few could imagine the horrors ahead: hundreds of thousands would never return, and those who did would carry wounds — physical, emotional, psychological — that would change their lives forever. Along with historical footage, an outstanding cast of actors reenact first-hand accounts uncovered from attics, archives, and libraries across Britain. 4 episodes, 2 DVDs.