3: Conflict | Wales and the History of the World

Duration: 28'43''

Synopsis

Eddie Butler discovers the story of Wales's involvement in wars throughout the ages - from the Roman invasion to the development of the atom bomb.

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1: Firsts | Wales and the History of the World

BBC One Wales | 2010 | 29'12''

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2: Trade and Industry | Wales and the History of the World

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1: Firsts | Wales and the History of the World

1: Firsts | Wales and the History of the World

BBC One Wales | 2010 | 29'12''

Eddie celebrates some Welsh firsts: pioneering scientific achievements on land, at sea, in space, the universe and everything.

2: Trade and Industry | Wales and the History of the World

2: Trade and Industry | Wales and the History of the World

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4: Ideas | Wales and the History of the World

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Thomas Splint | Wales and the History of the World

Thomas Splint | Wales and the History of the World

BBC One | 2012 | 3'22''

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