Brothers at War

About Brothers at War

A look back at a cruel conflict, the Franco-Prussian War (1870-71), which changed the political geography of Europe and sowed the seeds of a deep antagonism between France and Germany that culminated in two world wars. Excerpts from the diaries of the witnesses, photographs and painted panoramas tell the truth about a forgotten war.

Brothers at War is a documentary, war, and politics series that ran on ARTE and Toute l'Histoire. It reached one season of 3 episodes from February 2020.

Its themes are french history, war journalism, siege, and 19th century. Hans Henrik Wöhler leads the cast as Self - Narrator (voice), Julie d'Andurain as Self - Historian, Daniel Schönpflug as Self - Historian, and Robert Tombs as Self - Historian.

Produced by Toute L'Histoire.

Les Misérables and Maison close make useful companions to Brothers at War. It carries a NR rating.