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Death and survival

The threat of death hung over the soldiers and their families at home. For some men, a serious injury could provide a ticket out of the war, whilst the arrival of a letter from the Front could signal terrible news back in England. This clip features the contrasting experiences of a disillusioned soldier and the widow of a soldier killed in action.

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I Was There: The Great War Interviews - Learning Zone

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