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In this version of the BBC One series made especially for schools, Jeremy Paxman traces the effects of the First World War on Britain. This was a total war which dragged in civilians as well as soldiers, and turned the country upside down.
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Remembrance and memorial of the casualties
Duration: 06:14
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How the British workforce pulled together for the troops in 1918
Duration: 07:08
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Shell shock and Siegfried Sassoon
Duration: 05:14
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The home front and rationing
Duration: 07:21
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Jeremy Paxman |
| Series Producer | Julian Birkett |
| Producer | Mark Halliley |
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