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Heroes of the Somme

heroes of the somme

Using archive material from the First World War, the stories of seven men whose remarkable bravery won them the Victoria Cross, Britain’s most prized military medal, are revealed. This inventive history documentary also uses interviews with family members to reveal the personal stories of each character, exploring their differing fortunes, and the variety of reasons for which they fought.

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