I Tedeschi tentano il tutto per tutto per difendere la Slesia dall'invasione russa. Il loro azzardo sarà ripagato. Nel frattempo, un altro contendente scende in campo a fianco degli Imperi Centrali, l'Impero Ottomano, la cui entrata nel conflitto è stata accuratamente preparata dalla Germania.

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Scritto e condotto da Andrea Basso

Montaggio e audio: Andrea Basso

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In copertina: il viceammiraglio Wilhelm Souchon e il suo stato maggiore, fotografati a Costantinopoli nel gennaio del 1915.

Ep. 62: Intrigo a Costantinopoli (Luglio - 6 dicembre 1914)