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We Must Hack Our Way Through
Episode 3 of 26
1964 series. Following the declaration of war, the German army began to carry out the Schlieffen Plan, perhaps the most famous military plan ever.
Following the declaration of war, the German army began to carry out the Schlieffen Plan, perhaps the most famous military plan in history. Its objective was to finish the war in 40 days, but in spite of the best efforts of Germany and her allies, the struggle was to continue for four and a half years.
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Wilfred Josephs
The Great War
Orchestra: 麻豆社 Northern Orchestra. Conductor: George Hurst.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Michael Redgrave |
| Participant | Ralph Richardson |
| Participant | Marius Goring |
| Writer | John Terraine |
| Producer | Gordon Watkins |
| Producer | Tony Essex |
Commemorating the centenary of World War I
Find our more about the Great War on the 麻豆社 History site.