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The Crimean War ('53-'56) was crucial to modern European history. Within a few years of its completion, three new nations had emerged from the ashes: Germany, Italy and Romania. This series uses these reports, as well as letters and diaries, to bring the conflict to life. As the first war to be photographed, there is also poignant visual evidence of the harsh reality of the first 'modern' war.

Documentary · 2004 · 51 min

Starring Andrew Lambert , Alain Gouttman , Dominic Lieven

Director Mick Gold

EPISODE 1

The Reason Why

The first program looks at the reasons behind the war, and why Britain allied itself against Imperial Russia.

50 min · Jan 1, 1997
EPISODE 2

The Valley of Death

This program looks at the epic charge of the Light Brigade, when a misunderstood Order sent troops straight into the main Russian artillery during the Battle of Balaclava. It also looks at the later Battle of Inkerman and the work of Florence Nightingale.

50 min · Jan 8, 1997
EPISODE 3

War and Peace

The final program looks at the aftermath of the war with Germany, with Italy and Romania springing up from the ashes of the confrontation. Meanwhile, in defeated Russia, the peasants and serfs where sowing the seeds of a future revolution.

50 min · Jan 15, 1997