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The 1917 French Army Mutinies were a breaking point in World War I, as thousands of exhausted soldiers refused to continue fighting after the disastrous Nivelle Offensive. This video explores how the slaughter at the Chemin des Dames shattered morale, why the mutinies spread, and how General Pétain restored order through both discipline and reform. Far from betrayal, the mutinies became a powerful stand for survival in one of history’s darkest conflicts.
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Timestamps:
Intro: (00:00)
The Stalemate: (00:30)
Nivelle’s Bold Promise: (01:05)
The Chemin des Dames Disaster: (01:42)
The Breaking Point: (03:45)
The Mutiny Spreads: (04:39)
Not a Revolution: (05:06)
The Soldiers’ Demands: (05:57)
A New Commander: Pétain: (06:24)
The Stick: Discipline: (06:39)
The Carrot: Compassion: (07:08)
A Contained Crisis: (07:42)
The Aftermath: (08:23)
Legacy: (08:56)
Outro: (09:30)
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Simple History Creator: Daniel Turner (B.A. (Hons) in History, University College London)
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