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The Great War: 5: This Business May Last a Long Time

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on BBC Two England

The acclaimed 26-part story chronicling the 1914-18 conflict continues with episode five.

The Battle of the Marne in September 1914 ultimately proved to be a pivotal victory of the war for Allied forces, but, at the time, they were not able to exploit it to put a swift end to hostilities. Instead, both sides encountered the phenomenon of trench warfare. Culminating at Ypres late in 1914, the trench line stretched from the sea to Switzerland. Episode six follows on BBC4 at 7.30pm.
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Contributors

Narrator:
Sir Michael Redgrave
Producer:
Tony Essex
Producer:
Gordon Watkins
Source: Radio Times

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