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The Appetite for War
In anticipation of George Bush's visit to Europe, Alistair Cooke examines how the announcement of casualty numbers influences the public's appetite for war.
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Fri 14 Nov 200320:45
BBC Radio 4
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- Fri 14 Nov 200320:45BBC Radio 4
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