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We Must Hack Our Way Through

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1964 series. Following the declaration of war, the German army began to carry out the Schlieffen Plan, perhaps the most famous military plan ever.

Following the declaration of war, the German army began to carry out the Schlieffen Plan, perhaps the most famous military plan in history. Its objective was to finish the war in 40 days, but in spite of the best efforts of Germany and her allies, the struggle was to continue for four and a half years.

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Sun 16 Nov 2014 19:00
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  • Wilfred Josephs

    The Great War

    Orchestra: 蜜芽传媒 Northern Orchestra. Conductor: George Hurst.

Credits

Narrator Michael Redgrave
Participant Ralph Richardson
Participant Marius Goring
Writer John Terraine
Producer Gordon Watkins
Producer Tony Essex

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Commemorating the centenary of World War I

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