In the autumn of 1918, more than 1 million Americans fighting in France engaged in the bloodiest battle in the history of the U.S. military. Over 47 days of combat, nearly 100,000 U.S. "doughboys" were wounded, and more than 26,000 were killed in action in a chapter of "The Great War" that few Americans today understand. During the 100th anniversary of World War 1, this five episode documentary series follows Roger Amm, grandson of Private Gustave Amm, an infantry soldier from the Illinois 33rd "Golden Cross" Division, 131st Infantry Regiment. To learn more about the grandfather he barely knew, Roger embarks on a global journey retracing the footsteps of the men who played an important role in helping bring World War 1 to an end. In talking with experts, current soldiers, historians, and family members of others who served, Roger learns how his grandfather's experience ultimately shaped the military, the global map, and his own family. Produced and directed by Kane Farabaugh and KaneStar Productions, the Chicago/Midwest Emmy award-winning team behind the World 2 documentary "The Greatest Honor," and officially endorsed by the National World War 1 Centennial Commission, "A Golden Cross to Bear: A Story of the 33rd Division in World War 1" explores a previously untold story of a front line experience in World War 1, and the importance of remembering the sacrifices of all who serve.
