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World War One: Ordinary Lives
Remarkable recordings of two people who experienced the cost of war first-hand. One on the battlefield and one at home
Remarkable recordings from the BBC archive of two people who felt the cost of war first-hand. Their experiences were tragically common, but for many years, were rarely recorded or voiced in public You'll hear from a German soldier, Stefan Westmann, who tried to come to terms with the act of killing. And the story of Katie Morter, a British civilian from Manchester, and the man she loved, Percy.
Photo: Katie Morter (BBC)
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Sun 12 Nov 201703:50GMT
BBC World Service except News Internet
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