Episode 20: Tommy Atkins
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This week Dan and Spencer explore the story of the 'Tommy' of the Great War, looking at his motivations, experiences and performance on the battlefield, and comparing him with the 'Doughboy', 'Digger', 'Poilu' and German soldier on the Western Front.
Stefan Westmann 1964, BBC Archive, Full Inteview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8log371ADA
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