Synopsis
The Snows visit Northern France to tell the story of the 1918 Battle of Amiens.
- Programme: Peter and Dan Snow: 20th Century Battlefields
- Episode: 1: 1918 Western Front
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2007
- History
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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