Influenza 1918
Season 10 Episode 5 | 51m 32sVideo has Closed Captions
The worst epidemic in American history killed over 600,000 Americans during World War I.
Influenza 1918 is the story of the worst epidemic the United States has ever known. Before it was over, the flu would kill more than 600,000 Americans - more than all the combat deaths of this century combined.
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Influenza 1918
Season 10 Episode 5 | 51m 32sVideo has Closed Captions
Influenza 1918 is the story of the worst epidemic the United States has ever known. Before it was over, the flu would kill more than 600,000 Americans - more than all the combat deaths of this century combined.
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The worst epidemic in American history, killing over 600,000. (30s)
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