TV series
Brothers at War
2020, German, on ARTE & ARTE. Created by Linn Sackarnd & Hermann Pölking-Eiken.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode length
- 52 min
- Status
- Ended in 2020
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Latest episode
S1 E3: The Diaries of a Prussian Lieutenant Colonel
Aired 25 February 2020
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Linn SackarndCreator
- Hermann Pölking-EikenCreator
- Hans Henrik WöhlerSelf - Narrator (voice) · 3 ep
- Julie d'AndurainSelf - Historian · 3 ep
- Daniel SchönpflugSelf - Historian · 3 ep
- Robert TombsSelf - Historian · 3 ep
- Michael EpkenhansSelf - Historian · 3 ep
- Laurent ThurnherrSelf - Historian · 3 ep
- Karine VarleySelf - Historian · 3 ep
- Christine KrügerSelf - Historian · 3 ep
- Sarah SchindlerGeneviève Bréton (voice) · 1 ep
- Peter KaempfeWilliam Howard Russell (voice) · 1 ep
- Fabian Oscar WienPaul Bronsart von Schellendorff (voice) · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 18 February 2020
- Last aired
- 25 February 2020
- Network
- ARTE, ARTE, Toute l'Histoire
- Original title
- Der Bruderkrieg – Deutsche und Franzosen (1870/71)
- Language
- German
- Country
- Germany
- Type
- Documentary
- Rated
- NR
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Brothers at War: quick answers
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How many seasons of Brothers at War are there?
Brothers at War has 1 season and 3 episodes, about 52 minutes each.
Is Brothers at War finished?
Yes. Brothers at War ended in 2020, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Brothers at War on?
Brothers at War isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
Brothers at War parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Brothers at War is rated NR. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Brothers at War?
If you liked Brothers at War, try Nazi Megastructures, The World Wars, 30 for 30.
Who created Brothers at War?
Brothers at War was created by Linn Sackarnd and Hermann Pölking-Eiken and stars Hans Henrik Wöhler, Julie d'Andurain, Daniel Schönpflug.