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First World War: 1917 Sarah Kilgarriff

First World War: 1917 By Sarah Kilgarriff

First World War: 1917 by Sarah Kilgarriff


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From the Russian Revolution to Americas declaration of war and the lasting horror of Passchendaele, this unique collection of historic recordings contains the voices of those who were there. Survivors recall their despair as men and horses drowned in mud: `a viscous, tenacious mud which smelt of death.

First World War: 1917 Summary

First World War: 1917: Voices from the BBC Archive by Sarah Kilgarriff

From the Russian Revolution to Americas declaration of war and the lasting horror of Passchendaele, this unique collection of historic recordings contains the voices of those who were there.

Among the memorable voices in this compilation are Commander William Ibbett, who experienced the aftermath of the Bolshevik revolution at close quarters, Sir Edward Spears on the mutiny in the French Army and Royal Flying Corps pilots whose life expectancy could be a low as a single day.

1917 was a year of decisive events. Germany raised the stakes at sea, America eventually declared war; the Nivelle offensive almost destroyed the French army; and, following two revolutions in February and October, Russian forces collapsed. For the Allies, despite their successes at Messines and Cambrai, the year was overshadowed by the losses at Passchendaele. Survivors recall their despair as men and horses drowned in mud: a viscous, tenacious mud which smelt of death.

In the Middle East, British fortunes changed with the capture of Aqaba and Jerusalem. General Allenby, Commander of the Palestine Campaign, recalls the vital, if unorthodox, feats of one officer in particular: Colonel TE Lawrence.

By December, troops on the Western Front were digging in for yet another winter. Victory now depended on the arrival of the Americans. Duration: 2 hours approx.

About Sarah Kilgarriff

Sarah Kilgarriff has produced numerous audio titles since leaving the BBC Radio Drama Department in 1994. Her archive-based history documentaries for BBC Audio include the award-winning ten volume history of the 20th Century, Eyewitness, and Titanic: Voices from the BBC Archives. She is currently writing the final two volumes of the five-part First World War series, following the death of her long-term collaborator, Mark Jones.

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GOR010436058
9781785297540
1785297546
First World War: 1917: Voices from the BBC Archive by Sarah Kilgarriff
Used - Like New
Hardback
BBC Audio, A Division Of Random House
2017-04-06
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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