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Gallipoli: The First D-Day

A re-examination of the World War One Gallipoli landings, which were designed to break the deadlock of the 1915 Western Front, but became a massive blunder claiming 250,000 Allied casualties and almost destroying Churchill's burgeoning political career. Featuring underwater footage of submerged British battleships, and interviews with relatives of those who fought and died.

English
  • Originally Aired November 28, 2003
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Network BBC Two
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Name Type Role
John Hayes-Fisher Director