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The End of World War One

Eyewitness accounts of the devastating war that changed the world.

11th November 1918 saw the end of a four year war that had killed an estimated 20 million soldiers and civilians around the world. We hear eyewitness accounts of the conflict which was fought by many nations, on many continents. The historian, Professor Annika Mombauer joins Max Pearson to discuss the devastating war that changed the world.
Photo: Crowds in London celebrate the signing of the Armistice on 11th November 1918 (Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

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Tue 13 Nov 201800:06GMT
BBC World Service

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  • Sat 10 Nov 201815:06GMT
    BBC World Service News Internet
  • Sun 11 Nov 201815:06GMT
    BBC World Service South Asia & East Asia only
  • Tue 13 Nov 201800:06GMT
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