1918 Pandemic! - The Spanish Flu - One Minute History

The video discusses a deadly disease that emerged during wartime, affecting soldiers due to poor conditions and spreading rapidly worldwide. Initially, censorship downplayed its severity, leading to its name, the Spanish flu. The pandemic's first wave targeted the vulnerable, while a mutation in the second wave devastated young adults. Ultimately, 500 million were infected, and 50 million died. The H1N1 virus was identified as the cause, though its exact origin remains unknown.

What factors contributed to the spread of the disease among soldiers?

How did wartime censors affect public perception of the illness?

What was the impact of the first wave of the pandemic on different age groups?

What triggered the second wave of the pandemic?

What is known about the origin of the pandemic?