1914-1945: They Made History
2016 · 1 season · 6 eps · ★ 7.0 · Documentary, War & Politics
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Between 1914 and 1945, two major conflicts engulfed the planet. Among the combatants of the First World War, eight men would play a decisive role in the next one.
Created by John Ealer
Networks: History, France 4, PLANÈTE+
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