World War One is often seen as a pointless, bloody conflict with no lasting peace. Incompetent Generals sent their men to their deaths, using outdated tactics and never using new technology to innovate. But how much of this is true? Dan Snow explores 10 of the biggest myths that surround one of the bloodiest wars in history. We're offering a special discount to History Hit for our subscribers, get 50% off your first 3 months with code YOUTUBE: http://www.access.historyhit.com/ #historyhit #worldwarone #myths 00:00 Introduction 01:03 Myth 1: It Was History's Bloodiest War 02:55 Myth 2: Most Troops Were Killed 04:52 Myth 3: The Rich Commanded, The Poor Died 07:52 Myth 4: It Was All Fought in France & Belgium 09:59 Myth 5: They Were Lions Led By Donkeys 13:09 Myth 6: Men Were Stuck in the Trenches 14:24 Myth 7: Nothing Changed 16:30 Myth 8: Everyone Who Fought, Hated It 18:39 Myth 9: No One Won 21:17 Myth 10: The Treaty of Versailles Was Too Harsh 24:08 Conclusion