How to go to war. Stealing a march. Episode 2

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How generals have met the challenge of moving armies. This is the story of one of the greatest military challenges: moving thousands of men across rivers, continents, and oceans. From the letters of 17th century generals to the planning behind the D-Day landings, Saul tells the stories of some of the greatest triumphs of military persistence. He also reveals stories of failure and tragedy - from the destruction of Napoleon's grand army in the Russian winter to the sinking of the Lancastria.

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52 minutes

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Alexander Street

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