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The First World War lasted from 1914 to 1918 and even though Sweden did not participate, the country was affected in several ways. How close was Sweden to being drawn into the war? And what was it really like to live in Sweden during this time, with both hunger and rationing? About the series History explained: In concise episodes, Sweden's leading experts explain historical events and happenings. No program is longer than 20 minutes, and all end with a concise summary. __________________________________________________________________________________ UR is part of Swedish public service. We operate the Kunskapskanalen with SVT and broadcast on SVT and Sweden's radio. All programs are available to watch or listen to after broadcast at http://urplay.se Read more about UR at http://ur.se Follow us on social media: Facebook: / utbildningsradion Twitter: / urofficial Instagram: / urplay.se