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Radio 4,06 Jan 2017,11 mins

6 January 1917 - Alan Lowther

Home Front

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On this day in 1917, British troops made a successful daylight raid near Arras, taking German positions and in Tynemouth, Alan Lowther finds himself under attack from all sides. Written by Claudine Toutoungi Directed by Jessica Dromgoole Sound: Martha Littlehailes

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