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The Sicilian Expedition

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The narrative by THUCYDIDES of the grandiose but fateful expedition of the Athenian navy and army to Sicily. Arranged in six parts by DONALD BANCROFT from the translation by REX WARNER 5: Sea Flight in the Great Harbour, 413 BC
The Syracusans realise the overriding need to defeat the Athenian fleet, and they win the first sea battle. Both sides prepare for the final decisive clash. General Nicias exhorts his troops to stand firm for they are all that is now left of the state and the great name of Athens.' With
Readers MANNING WILSON
PETER HOWELL and ERIC STOVELL Directed by JOHN THEOCHARIS (Final part tomorrow at 9.20pm)

Contributors

Unknown:
Donald Bancroft
Translation By:
Rex Warner
Readers:
Manning Wilson
Readers:
Peter Howell
Directed By:
John Theocharis
Thucydides:
Edward Souza
Source: Radio Times

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