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The Great War: 11: Hell Cannot Be So Terrible

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For ten months in 1916, fighting around the heavily fortified town of Verdun in north-eastern France continued almost non-stop. Exemplifying the war of attrition pursued by both sides, Verdun was the longest battle of the First World War and has gone down as one of the bloodiest and costliest military encounters in history. The tragic story is told by Sir Michael Redgrave in episode 11 of the landmark series.
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Narrator:
Sir Michael Redgrave
Producer:
Tony Essex
Producer:
Gordon Watkins
Source: Radio Times

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