Soldiers, A History of Men in Battle

Soldiers, A History of Men in Battle

Soldiers, A History of Men in Battle

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Soldiers, A History of Men in Battle

1985- 1985

1 Seasons

13 Episodes

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War & Politics

Overview

The history of warfare from antiquity to the Falklands War; each episode looks at warfare from the perspective of different participants: infantryman, artillerist, cavalryman, tanker, airman, guerrilla, surgeon, logistician and commander.

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BBC

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1 member

Writing

Frederick Forsyth

Self — Presenter

Frederick Forsyth

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