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History 2000: Breaking the Seal: Military Records

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on BBC Two England

Series examining official records from the last 1,000 years.

Bettany Hughes examines how British soldiers have been persuaded to fight for their country. She learns that, back in the First World War, height requirement for the 16th Highland Infantry was cut to just five foot. Earlier history reveals many dubious recruitment tactics.
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More History 2000 - Fred Dibnah's Magnificent Monuments, Thursday, 8pm
Information: History 2000 events line: [number removed]. Calls charged at national rate. Website: [web address removed]

Contributors

Presenter:
Bettany Hughes
Producer:
Michael Waterhouse
Executive Producer:
Philip Clarke
Source: Radio Times

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