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World War One: Beyond the Trenches

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Exploring some of the lesser-known tales of the Great War.

Looking at events beyond Europe's western front, exploring some of the lesser-known tales of the Great War from Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

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World War One - Beyond the Trenches: Series 1

Kevin Fong

World War One: Beyond the Trenches: Series 1: Episode 2: The Nurse of the Mediterranean

The Nurse of the Mediterranean

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Episode 2: The Nurse of the Mediterranean

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How Malta earned the name, the Nurse of the Mediterranean.

Malta saved the lives of thousands of wounded soldiers in World War I. Dr Kevin Fong explores how it earned the name, the Nurse of the Mediterranean.

World War I was a truly global war. This series looks at events beyond Europe's western front, exploring some of the lesser-known tales of the Great War from Africa, Asia and the Middle East. 

The tiny island of Malta saved the lives of thousands of wounded soldiers during World War I. Dr Kevin Fong explores how it earned the name, the Nurse of the Mediterranean.

World War One: Beyond the Trenches: Series 1

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