Stories of War
Stories of War
The Real War in Space: We Are Entering the Post-Nuclear Era—Panorama
Tom Mangold continues his look at space weaponry. (1978)
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The Real War in Space: A Sputnik-like Event—Panorama
Tom Mangold examines the space arms race. (1978)
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Norman Macmillan—The Great War Interviews
Norman Macmillan, an infantryman turned fighter pilot, recalls battles in the air.
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Edward Louis Spears—The Great War Interviews
Edward Louis Spears, a liaison officer between senior French and British forces.
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Richard Henry Tobin—The Great War Interviews
Richard H Tobin, Leading Seaman of the Royal Naval Division, describes trench warfare.
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Horace Leslie Birks—The Great War Interviews
Tank commander Horace Leslie Birks recalls what it was like in the first tanks.
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Edward Glendinning—The Great War Interviews
Edward Glendinning, a Private in the Sherwood Foresters, enlisted at the age of 17.
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John Willis Palmer—The Great War Interviews
John W Palmer, a Signaller with the Royal Field Artillery, recalls his broken spirit.
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Mabel Lethbridge—The Great War Interviews
Mabel Lethbridge, a munitions factory worker from London, recalls her perilous job.
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Charles Carrington—The Great War Interviews
Charles Carrington of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment recalls his wartime experiences.
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Stefan Westmann—The Great War Interviews
Stefan Westmann, a German Infantry Division Corporal, describes the act of killing.
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Cecil Arthur Lewis—The Great War Interviews
Cecil Arthur Lewis, a fighter pilot with the Royal Flying Corps, recalls WW1 dogfights.
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Henry Williamson—The Great War Interviews
Henry Williamson, a Private with the London Rifles, recalls the Christmas Truce of 1914.
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Katie Morter—The Great War Interviews
Katie Morter, a civilian in Manchester, recalls a letter that broke her heart.
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Frank Brent—The Great War Interviews
Frank Brent, an NCO with the Australian Imperial Force, fought at Gallipoli.
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Donald Rumsfeld—Breakfast with Frost
Sir David Frost interviews US Secretary of Defence, Donald Rumsfeld. (2004)
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29/10/1955—In Town Tonight
John Ellison interviews former SS officer Heinz Linge, Hitler's personal attendant. (1955)
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A Game of Soldiers—Everyman
Two ex-Paras and an ex-Gunner describe the experience of training to kill for us. (1990)
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Ready for Anything—The Paras
Training comes to an abrupt end with the platoon on 24-hour standby for Falklands. (1983)
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Wings—The Paras
Parachute training for the 480 Platoon gets underway at RAF Brize Norton. (1983)
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The Bomb Disposal Men—Tuesday Documentary
The training of three Ammunition Technical Officers in the British Army. (1974)
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P Company—The Paras
Recruits in 480 Platoon go through a rigorous three day test, known as 'P Company'. (1983)
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Basic Wales—The Paras
The recruits put their infantry theory into practice in the windy Welsh hills. (1983)
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The Maroon Machine—The Paras
The Paras' basic training continues and they earn the right to wear maroon berets. (1983)
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