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Eric Dorman-smith

The story of British army officer - and rebel - Eric Dorman-Smith

The story of British army officer Eric Dorman-Smith, who rose to the rank of major-general during the Second World War, before rebelling in a most remarkable way.

"Someone once said to him, what are you going to do after the war has ended, and he said: 'I'm going to lead the league of angry men' which was rather an extraordinary reply" says General Richardson.

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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Archive

This programme was restored as part of the World Service archive project