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World War II: Up Close and Personal
- Narrated by: Professor Keith Huxen
- Length: 11 hrs and 28 mins
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World War II was one of the defining moments in modern history, a global conflagration that transformed the world through battles, shifting alliances, and horrors unlike anything in recorded history. The story is often told as a series of great campaigns by famous generals, dramatic turning points, and cataclysmic combat. But what about the millions of ordinary people - the citizens and soldiers whose names none of us know but whose impact rippled through every aspect of the war?
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- Louise
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In depth social insights
Through targeted case studies and focused topics, this series takes the listener right into the subject matter. An excellent series which is also well narrated by an enthusiastic expert.
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